Eriosema pucherrimum
Taubert
Fabaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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A perennial herb in the Fabaceae family found in tropical regions. It is primarily valued for its edible tubers and roots.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, Togo, West Africa,
Also Known As
Gengeb
References (2)
- Batawila, K., et al, 2007, Diversite et gestion des legumes de cueillete au Togo. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 7( 3& 4): 65
- ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www:ildis.org/Legume/Web
