Campsiandra comosa var. laurifolia
(Benth.) Cowan
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Description
A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae).
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten raw or soaked in water to make a drink.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten. They are also soaked in water to make a drink.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon,
Synonyms
Campsiandra laurifolia Benth.
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 172
