Kedrostis

Morphological Summary

Genus of caudiciform climbing plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, known as "African cucumber relatives". Tuberous geophytes with a prominent caudex that stores water and nutrients, allowing them to survive prolonged droughts. Climbing stems are annual or semi-permanent, with tendrils, lobed leaves, and small unisexual flowers. Fruits are small berries, often brightly coloured. Of great importance in caudiciform plant collections.