Mimosa imbricata
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Fabaceae Edible: Pods
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Description
A large climber. The branches are slender. The leaves are compound. The leaflets are sword shaped and the leaf stalk is long. The flowers are dull purple. The fruit are pods 10-20 cm long. There are 2-4 seeds.
Edible Uses
The young pods are cooked and eaten, often prepared with fish.
Traditional Uses
The young pods are cooked and eaten, often with fish.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
References (1)
- Patiri, B. & Borah, A., 2007, Wild Edible Plants of Assam. Geethaki Publishers. p 44
