Anredera, commonly known as the Madeira vine, has an interesting story. Originally found in South America, this vine’s rapid growth became a concern when it invaded gardens and even destroyed buildings. In an attempt to control its spread, people started eating it! Surprisingly, the Madeira vine turned out to be delicious and nutritious, reminiscent of spinach. It soon became a popular vegetable in some regions. Today, this unique plant serves as a reminder that sometimes a problem can turn into a tasty solution.
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Anredera is a genus of plants native to Latin America, the West Indies, Texas, and Florida. Some are naturalized in other regions (notably Mediterranean region and on various oceanic islands). Most of them evergreen vines of dry scrubland and thickets. Members of the genus are commonly known as Madeira vines. At least one species, A. cordifolia bears edible roots or tubers and leaves similar to those of Basella alba. The same species has become an invasive plant in many tropical and subtropical regions outside its natural range.
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