Mucuna prurita

Hook. f.

Common cowitch

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit, Pods Potential hazards — see below

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Description

A tropical climbing plant in the legume family (possibly a synonym of Mucuna pruriens).

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Edible Uses

The seeds are roasted and eaten. The pods are boiled and eaten.

Traditional Uses

The seeds are roasted and eaten. The pods are boiled and eaten.

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Known Hazards

Used as a famine food, suggesting limited palatability or availability.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India,

Other Information

A famine food.

Notes

There are about 100 Mucuna species. They grow in tropical places.

Synonyms

Mucuna pruriens Baker non DC.Some consider it a synonym of Mucuna pruriens DC.

Also Known As

Cowhage, Atamagupta, Kiqach, Kaunch, Goncha, Alkushi, Bichchoti, Kavacha, Kuhili, Kanchkuri, Kivanch, Kavatch, Dulagondi, Pilliadugu, Poonaipidukkan, Poonaikalei, Nasukunni, Hasagunigida, Naicorna, Kaincho, Kawanch, Gugli, Kajukop-rik, Itika, Etka, Kaochir, Kuach, Kawach

References (3)

Shah, G.L. et al, 1981, An account of the Ethnobotany of Saurashtra in Gujarat State (India). J. Econ. Tax. Bot. Vol 2 pp 173-182
Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 77, 82
R. Wight, Bot. Misc. 2:348. 1831 - an illegitimate, superfluous name (ICBN Art. 52) with same type as M. pruriens (L.) DC.