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Cyclanthera pedata

Plants

Family: Cucurbitaceae · Genus: Cyclanthera

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Cyclanthera pedata, known as caigua, is a herbaceous vine grown for its edible fruit, which is predominantly used as a vegetable. It is known from cultivation only, and its use goes back many centuries as evidenced by ancient phytomorphic ceramics from Peru depicting the fruits.

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Growing details and traits for Cyclanthera pedata in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.