Trichosanthes multiloba

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is a climber. Flowers are separately male and female.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It occurs between 600-1,800 m above sea level in the Himalayas. It is damaged by frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, Indochina, Japan, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The starchy root, is peeled, cut into slices, soaked in repeated changes of water for five days until they disintegrate, and then mashed to a pulp which is made into steamed cakes. The pulp of the fruit is also eaten.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anguina multiloba (Miq.) Kuntze;