Cuayote

Gonolobus edulis

It is an herbaceous climber vine of the family Apocynaceae.
Cuayote - Gonolobus_edulis Seen in garden near wet forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Costa Rica,Cuayote,Geotagged,Gonolobus edulis,Spring

Appearance

It is a vine that can reach more than 3 m in length. The flowers are creamy white with a yellow center.

Distribution

Native of Centra America. Found in heights between 600-2700 m.

Habitat

Wet forest.

Uses

Fruit and seeds are edible.

References:

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https://stricollections.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=65097&clid=72
https://www.pronativascr.org/plantas/gonolobus-edulis/
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderGentianales
FamilyApocynaceae
GenusGonolobus
SpeciesGonolobus edulis
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Costa Rica