Desmodium frutescens
Schindl.
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Description
A tropical herb in the Fabaceae family with edible leaves and stems, one of about 350 Desmodium species found mostly in the tropics.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and stems are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Guyana, Madagascar, South America,
Notes
There are about 350 Desmodium species. They are mostly in the tropics.
Also Known As
Avoho, Avokopapango
References (2)
- Omawale, 1973, Guyana's edible plants. Guyana University, Georgetown p 76
- Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21:9. 1925
