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Does this cucurbit leaves are edible?

 
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I found this wild cucurbits plant growing in the jungle .

Do.you know if i can eat The leaves of this plant?


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That looks like it might be a Moschata from the leaves.

https://lofthouse.com/how-to-identify-squash.phtml

If that is correct then the leaves might be edible though I have no experience.

I hope one of our experts will speak up ....
 
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Lagenaria genus, birdhouse gourds. The smell of the foliage really offends my sensibilities. I eat the young fruits, before they harden.

Taste it. If it tastes bitter, that's a sign of poison, spit, and don't eat more.
 
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