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Aniseia martinicensis

අනිසේඅ මාර්ටිනිකෙන්ස්සි

Aniseia martinicensis

Least concern Introduced

Aniseia martinicensis
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Overview

Aniseia martinicensis is a species of herb climber in the Convolvulaceae family. Native to subtropical and tropical America, it has been introduced to the tropics and sub-tropics of the Pacific Islands, Australia, Asia, and Africa. It is usually eaten as a supplementary vegetable. Even though it grows around the world, in a variety of habitats, it is a rare plant.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Aniseia martinicensis — CC BY-SA 4.0