Gnetum venosum
Family: Gnetaceae
What it is like
A climber.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten raw after removing the shell. They can also be ground into flour and dried in the sun then fried to make crackers.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Itua
Synonyms
Gnemon venosa (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze;