Cristobalia hispida
(Hook. & Arn.) H. A. Keller & LIede.
Angle-pod
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Description
A small shrub in the Apocynaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The pods are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Synonyms
Fischeria hispida (Hook. & Arn.) G. NIcholsonGonolobus hispidus Hook. & Arn.Matelea hispida (Hook. & Arn.) Bacig.and
References (1)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 332 (As Gonolobus hispidus)
