Vigna decipiens
Harv.
gbif· cc0
Conveyor Belt
gbif· cc0
Conveyor Belt
gbif· cc0
Conveyor Belt
Description
A prostrate or climbing herb of the legume family (Fabaceae) found in subtropical arid regions. Its edible roots and tubers grow underground.
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Edible Uses
The roots and tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
Vigna longiloba Burtt Davy
References (2)
- Fox, F. W. & Young, M. E. N., 1982, Food from the Veld. Delta Books. p 222
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 1st May 2011]
