Inga microcoma
Harms
Imik sampi
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Rapid Reference Collection (RRC) | Field Museum of Natural History - Keller Science Action Center
Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family that produces long seed pods.
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Edible Uses
The aril is eaten.
Traditional Uses
Caution: It can cause vomiting.
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Known Hazards
Can cause vomiting.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, South America,
Notes
Use uncertain. Also as Mimosaceae.
References (1)
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
