Tetrastigma thomsonianum

Family: Vitaceae

What it is like

A herb and a climber. The stem is dark and flattened. It can trail and form roots at the nodes. The leaves have 3 leaflets. It has simple tendrils. The flowers are light green. The fruit is a round berry. It is 0.6 cm across. It is reddish-brown and has 1-3 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It is often near the banks of rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

The tender stems and leaves are cooked and eaten with fish. They have an acidic taste. The harvested leaves can be stored for 7 days.

Edible parts

Leaves, young stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Demshri, Nal tenga, Nekung

Synonyms

Vitis angustifolia Wall. ex Wight;