Heterosmilax yunnanensis
Gagnep.
Smilacaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A climbing vine or shrub. The stems are slender and woody. The leaf stalk is 1-2 cm long. It has narrow wings. There are tendrils. The leaves are broadly oval and 2.5-5.5 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. There are 5-9 male flowers in a group.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are blanched in boiled water, then soaked in cold water for a few days, and used in stir fries or soups.
Traditional Uses
The young leaf is blanched in boiled water then soaked in cold water for a few days then used in stir fries or soups.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Also Known As
Guo ge niao
References (1)
- Luo, B., et al, 2019, Wild edible plants collected by Hani from terraced rice paddy agroecosystem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 15:56
