Sicyos parviflorus
Willd.
Smallflower bur cucumber
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Description
A vine of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) found in subtropical regions. The plant produces tender tips that are harvested for consumption.
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Edible Uses
The tender tips of the vine and leaves are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The tender tips of the vine are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Synonyms
Sicyos depauperatus NaudinSicyos silvestris Brandegeeand others
Also Known As
Lati-adi-na
References (2)
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Lira, R. & Caballero, J., 2002, Ethnobotany of the Wild Mexican Cucurbitaceae. Economic Botany 56(4) pp. 380-398
