Coccinia ogadensis
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family herb. It is a climber with softly woody stems. These can be 2 m long. The leaves have 5 lobes. The fruit are green with white mottling. They turn red when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Ethiopia it has been recorded as 550 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia
How it is used for food
The fruit are juicy and edible.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dudu, Ilgeel, Lehailu, Salo dudub