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Climbing milkweed, Hartweg's twinevine
Sarcostemma cynanchoides subsp. hartwegii

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A vine.

Several Sarcostemma have been changed to Cynanchum.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, North America, USA


How it is used for food

The plants are eaten raw with salt. The sap or gum is baked or boiled and used as chewing gum.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

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