Ipomoea marmorata
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A herb or shrub in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae) found in tropical regions, grown for its edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The roots and tubers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Also Known As
Omborooke
References (2)
- Addis, G., et al, 2013, The Role of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants in Household Food Sovereignty in Hamer and Konso Communities, South Ethiopia. Ethnobotany Research & Applications. 11:251-271
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121
