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Cyphostemma segmentatum

(C. A. Sm.) J. J. M. van der Merwe

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Description

A succulent climbing plant in the Vitaceae family found in subtropical regions. It produces juicy, sweet fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are juicy and sweet and can be eaten.

Traditional Uses

Caution: Eating several fruit can leave an unpleasant taste. The fruit are juicy and sweet.

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Known Hazards

Eating several fruit can leave an unpleasant taste.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,

Synonyms

Cissus segmentata C. A. Sm.

References (1)

  • Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/

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