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