Caralluma adscendens var. attenuata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
There are about 56-100 Caralluma species. These are sometimes put in the Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
It is used as a vegetable. It is used in curry.
Edible parts
Leaves, stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Moulya, Periyasirumankeerai
Synonyms
Caralluma attentuata Wight;