Brachystelma ciliatum
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It forms a tuber. It is brown and 4 cm across. The shoots are 30-35 cm tall.
Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
The tubers are used in curries. They are slightly bitter.
Edible parts
Tubers, root