Ceropegia

Ceropegia papillata

root · leaf

Water-filled tuberous roots and raw leaves, eaten against thirst by boys in the hills of Malawi.

Origin

Tanzania and Malawi

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The roots are dug up, peeled and eaten at once, for their water.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It could also become an ornamental climber.