Dolichandra unguis-cati

Family: Bignoniaceae

What it is like

A creeper. It has root tubers 3-4 cm across. The leaves have 2-3 leaflets.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The fattened roots and boiled or baked.

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Unha-de-gato

Synonyms

Bignonia acutistipula Schltdl.; Macfadyena unguis-cati (L.) A. H. Gentry; and others