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Eriosema scandens

Fabaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A tropical climbing plant in the legume family (Fabaceae) with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa,

Notes

Not in The Plant List. Possibly Entada

References (1)

  • Okigbo, B.N., Vegetables in Tropical Africa, in Opena, R.T. & Kyomo, M.L., 1990, Vegetable Research and development in SADCC countries. Asian Vegetable Research and development Centre. Taiwan. p 42

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