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Vigna populnea

Piper

Fabaceae Edible: Seeds

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Description

A subtropical herb in the bean family (Fabaceae).

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Edible Uses

The seeds are boiled and eaten.

Traditional Uses

The seeds are boiled and eaten.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico, North America,

Also Known As

Frijol silvestre

References (1)

  • Astrada, E., et al, 2007, Ethnobotany in the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 3:8

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