Cucurbitaceae FAMILY
Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica
Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
3/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica is a Perennial Climber up to 6.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeE. Asia - Japan.
HabitatNot known