Heterosmilax polyandra
Family: Smilacaceae
What it is like
A vine. The stems are branched, woody and climbing. It has tendrils. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-13 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. There are 10-30 flowers in a group. The fruit are berries 9 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forests between 100-1,800 m above sea level in southern China. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, vegetable, flowers