Trichosanthes japonica
Regel
Trichosanthes root
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Description
A pumpkin family plant (Cucurbitaceae) found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The starchy root is peeled, sliced, soaked in repeated changes of water for five days until it disintegrates, then mashed into a pulp and made into steamed cakes. The fruit pulp is also eaten.
Traditional Uses
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.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ki-karasu uri
References (3)
- Index sem. hort. petrop. 1868:90. 1869
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- Zeven, A. C. & de West, J. M. J., 1982, Dictionary of cultivated plants and their regions of diversity. Wageningen. p 35
