ANCHOTE (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.) Cogn)

Anchote is a root crop mainly produced for its tuberous root though its young leaves and fruit also eaten. It is highly nutritious than any other root crops for its calcium and protein contents and consumed to treat bone fractures and displaced joints, and makes lactating mothers stronger. In addition to its nutritional abundance, it is important culturally and in its wider adaptation and suitability in water stress conditions.