Sechium pittieri

(Cogn.) C. Jeffrey

Mirera

Cucurbitaceae Edible: Leaves, Shoots 26 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A vine in the pumpkin family found in tropical regions. It is popular and produces edible leaves and shoots.

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Edible Uses

The leaves and shoots are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama,

Other Information

It is popular.

Synonyms

Cyclanthera pittieri Cogn.Cyclanthera pittieri var. quinqueloba Cogn.Elateriopsis pittieri (Cogn.) Cufod.Frantzia montana PittierFrantzia pittieri (Cogn.) PittierFrantzia pittieri var. quinqueloba (Cogn.) PittierFrantzia pittieri subsp. quinqueloba (Cogn.) Pittier

Also Known As

Chayotillo, Taca, Tacaco cimarron

References (2)

Castaneda, H., & Stepp, J. R., 2007, Ecosystems as Sources of Useful Plants for the Guaymi People of Costa Rica. Ethnobotany Journal. 5:249-257
Langlois, H. C., 2004, Ethnobotanical analysis of different successional stages as sources of wild edible plants for the Guaymi people in Costa Rica. M. Sc. thesis University of Florida.