Cyclanthera integrifoliola
Cogn.
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Description
A herbaceous member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) native to tropical regions of Central and South America, growing at elevations between 1,800-2,900 meters.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,800-2,900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Also Known As
Atehtzilitl
References (1)
- Diaz-Jose, J., et al, 2019, Traditional Knowledge of Edible Wild Plants Used by Indigenous Communities in Zongolica, Mexico. Ecology of Food and Nutrition.
