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Zehneria maysorensis

Zehneria maysorensis is a perennial climbing or trailing herb that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae.

Morphology

It is a climber with light greenish stem. Leaves are simple, dark green, glabrous, and coarsely toothed.

Distribution

Himalayas, India, Sri Lanka, Indochina (except Thailand and Cambodia).

Uses

Leaves are edible. Leaves are mixed with honey to kill stomach worms. Fruits are used as a blood purifier.

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