Cyphostemma sandersonii
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground or can be climbing. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are reddish with tendrils at the nodes. The leaves are compound with 3-5 leaflets spread out like fingers on a hand. The fruit are in groups and turn red to black when ripe. They are slightly pointed. They contain a large seed.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hot arid places. It grows between 1,200-1,400 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Omunyangashe