Cyphostemma ternatum
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A climbing herb. It grows 2 m long. The stems are succulent and round in cross section. The leaves are alternate and simple. They have 3 leaflets. The leaves are 25 cm long and 30 cm wide. The leaflets are broadly oval. They are 5-20 cm long by 3-16 cm across. The flowers are greenish yellow.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Middle East, Oman
How it is used for food
The leaves are slimy and peppery.
Edible parts
Leaves