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What is this?

Posted by Eggo z10soCal LBC (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 29, 05 at 1:34

Looking for help on the id of this vegetable. Its a vining plant and the new tender leaves are used in Southeast Asian cruisine, mostly stews. To me it has a very faint bitter taste. what is it?


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RE: What is this?

I think it may be Coccinia grandis. See link below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Coccinia grandis


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RE: What is this?

  • Posted by Eggo z10soCal LBC (My Page) on
    Thu, Jun 30, 05 at 2:35

Tony, that definitely looks like it although I haven't seen its flowers or fruits yet though. Thanks!


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RE: What is this?

  • Posted by gora Z8B TX (My Page) on
    Thu, Jun 30, 05 at 12:20

This looks like Tindora (Indian). I have a plant at home and will take a picture and post it for you to compare.

Gora


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RE: What is this?

See also this link, re common names. Tindora is mentioned at bottom of page.

Here is a link that might be useful: Plant name database


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RE: What is this?

Dunno the botanical name, but it is a delicacy in Thailand. The young tender stems & leaves are used in soup. A little chopped pork, a little of fish sauce and black pepper and cubed soft tofu. Yummy. Supposdely it is rich in vitamin D. We were told it will give us clear vision. :-P


 
 

 

 


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