Demh mious
Trichosanthes rosthornii
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A climbing herb. The stems are grooved. The leaves are 8-12 cm long by 7-11 cm wide. The leaves are deeply lobed. They are pale green underneath. It has tendrils. The fruit are oblong and orange-yellow. They are 8-16 cm long and 7-10 cm wide. There are several oblong seeds.
Where it is found
It grows in dense forests and on mountain slopes. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit