Gomphogyne cissiformis
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family herb. The stems can be slightly hairy. The leaves have leaflets. The middle leaflet is 4-6 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide. The side leaflets are shorter. The fruit are pale green and shaped like a top. They are 12-16 mm long by 8-11 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the mountains between 2,100-2,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Northeastern India
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Zhui xing guo