Swamy/New series/ID/73 - Basella alba L

[M Swamy]

Dear members,

I am forwarding herewith the photos of the climber Basella alba L. The plant was photographed in my house  during May 2021.  Please confirm the ID.

M.Swamy

[M Swamy]

Another two images.

[M Swamy]

The leaves are edible .  Plant has plenty of medicinal  uses.

http://ccras.nic.in/content/less-known-facts-about-health-benefits-basella-alba#:~:text=Basella%20alba%20is%20reported%20to%20improve%20testosterone%20levels%20in%20males,in%20urticaria%2C%20burns%20and%20scalds.

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Mahadeswara ji, for the beautiful images.

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[Suneel Sharma]

Basella alba...Ceylon spinach....used as vegetable.....Regards...suneel

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[Mahadeswara]

Thanks Sharma ji.