Cyclanthera ribiflora

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family herb. It is a vine. The leaves have 3 lobes. The fruit are green and have long spines. They are 2.5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nexcolo, Nexcolom

Synonyms

Cyclanthera eremocarpa Cogn.; Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. angustiloba Cogn.; Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. genuina Cogn.; Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. subintegrifolia Cogn.; Elaterium biflorum D. Dietr.; Elaterium ribiflorum Schltdl.; Sicyos eremocarpus S. Schauer; Sicyos muricatus Galeotti ex Cogn.;