Canavalia madagascariensis
J. D. Sauer
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Description
A vine. It grows 8 m long. The stems are 1.5 cm across and woody. The leaves are compound and arranged alternately along the stem. The leaves have 3 oval shaped leaflets 5-12 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowers are white and pink. The pods are 12-20 cm long by 3 cm wide. There are 6-8 oval seeds.
Edible Uses
Both the leaves and seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Comoros, Madagascar,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Reitveld, S., 2013, The Animals and Plants of the Zazamalala Forest in Western Madagascar. p 78
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