Sonoran milkvine
Matelea cordifolia
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A twining vine. The stems can be 2 m long. The flowers can be white, pink or green. The fruit is a long pod (follicle)
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in desert scrub and rocky slopes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit is used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Talayote
Synonyms
Rothrockia cordifolia A. Gray;