Thomson kudzu
Pueraria montana var. chinensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
An annual woody climber. It forms tuberous roots.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It often grows in deciduous forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Philippines, Sikkim, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The tuberous root is eaten cooked.
Edible parts
Roots, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mayong, Pani alu
Synonyms
Dolichos grandiflorus Wall.; Pueraria chinensis Ohwi; Pueraria thomsonii Benth.; and others