Country grapes
Cissus caesia
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A slender climber. It has a tuberous root-stock. The fruit are round and black.
There are about 200-350 Cissus species. There are about 75 species in tropical America.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the savannah in tropical West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Guinea, Guinée, Senegal, Sierra Leone, West Africa
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten. They are also used for making drinks including alcoholic drinks. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Senetibali
Synonyms
Vitis caesia (Afzel.) Sabine;