Tum leung - tum leung 
Tum leung looks similar to ivy but lighter in color and have thinner stems. It gives fruits that look like cucumbers and turn red when ripe. Only the young leaves and stems are eaten. In Thailand it grows wild and climbs up on trees. It is wonderful for soup. It is sometimes available here in the US at Asian markets. I have seen it grow wild in Hawaii.
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