Ki-karasu-uri
Trichosanthes kirilowii subsp. japonica
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family plant.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The fruit are preserved in salt. The seeds are used for an edible oil. The starch from the roots is mixed with rice or wheat flour to made dumplings and noodles.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves, oil, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Noranghaneultari