Yuca del monte
Apodanthera biflora
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family creeper. It has a tuberous root and keeps growing from year to year. The vine can be 2 m long. The fruit have dark and light green stripes. They are 6 cm long and 4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The root is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Root