Trichosanthes hastata
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family herb. It is a climber growing 5-10 m long. The leafy stem is 1-4 mm across. The fruit are narrowly oval and 7.5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. They ripen to an orange red but remain greenish at the tip. The seeds are brown and 8-10 mm long by 5-7 mm wide and 1-2 mm thick.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
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