Gokizura
Actinostemma lobatum

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A slender annual herb. The leaves are thin and triangle shaped or like a spear head. They taper to the tip. The flowers are small and greenish-yellow. The seeds contain an edible oil.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Actinostemma japonicum Miq.; and others