Macroptilium panduratum
(C. Mart. ex Benth.) Marechal & Baudet
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Description
A perennial herb of subtropical South America (200-700 m elevation in Argentina) with distinctive fattened roots.
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Edible Uses
The roots are eaten with fish or other fats, and are sometimes roasted before eating.
Traditional Uses
The roots are eaten with fish or other fats. Sometimes they are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 200 to 700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America,
Synonyms
Phaseolus geophilus BurketPhaseolus panduratus Benth.Phaseolus panduratus f. eupanduratus Hassl.
References (2)
- Arenas, P. and Scarpa, G. F., 2006, Edible wild plants of the Chorote Indians, Gran Chaco, Argentina. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. Vol. 153 (1): pp 73-85
- Scarpa, G. F., 2009, Wild food plants used by the indigenous peoples of South American Gran Chaco: A general synopsis and intercultural comparison. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 83:90-101
