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Vigorous climber producing small edible pods similar to okra. Â The 5 to 8 cm fruits have a tender, crunchy white flesh with a bean, cucumber flavor. Â The immature fruits may be eaten raw or pickled. The young shoots and leaves may also be eaten as greens. The mature fruit are also prepared as stuffed peppers; stuffed with meat, fish or cheese and then bakedÂ
Divided foliage and delicate flowers make this plant also a valuable ornamental. But take note that this plant is requires a lot of space to grow.
Seeds are interestingly turtle-shaped. When ripe, the fruits become spring-loaded missile devices, & turn themselves inside-out to launch their seeds away into the garden.
