Ceropegia talbotii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A slender climber. It grows from a tuberous root-stock. This is a flattened round shape. The flowers are 5 cm long and a blotchy white to purple.
Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The root is eaten raw or cooked. The young leaves are cooked.
Edible parts
Tubers, root, leaves