Mucuna nigricans
(Lour.) Steud.
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Description
A subtropical climbing vine in the legume family, native to tropical and subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim,
Synonyms
Citta nigricans Lour.Mucuna atropurpurea (uct. non (Roxb.) DC.Mucuna gigantea var. nigricans (Lour.) DC.Mucuna imbricata "Baker, p.p.A"
Also Known As
Dangyimrik, Kaoso, Kuzukaluk
References (1)
- Savita, et al, 2006, Studies on wild edible plants of ethnic people in east Sikkim. Asian J. of Bio Sci. (2006) Vol. 1 No. 2 : 117-125
