Vicia pliniana
(Trabut) Muratowa
Fabaceae Edible: Seeds
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A herb in the Fabaceae (bean) family native to the Mediterranean region.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, North Africa,
Notes
There are about 140 Vicia species. They are mostly temperate.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 30
