Xixidongdong
Eleutharrhena macrocarpa
Family: Menispermaceae
What it is like
A vine. The young stems have lines along them. The leaf stalk is slender and 3-8 cm long. The leaves are oval and 10-22 cm long by 5-13 cm wide. The fruit are yellow or red. They are narrowly oval and 3 cm long by 2 cm wide. The seeds are oval.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Yunnan in China between 600-1100 m altitude. It grows in seasonal rainforest and monsoon rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India
How it is used for food
The fruit are boiled before eating. The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Leaves are available year round. Plants flower in May and fruit in October.