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Vigna membranacea subsp. caesia

(Chiov.) Verdc.

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Description

A climbing bean herb in the Fabaceae family native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Ethiopia,

Synonyms

Vigna caesia Chiov.

Also Known As

Etsemalko, Zegulaa

References (1)

  • Kidane, B., et al, 2014, Wild and semi-wild leafy vegetables used by the Maale and Ari ethnic communities in southern Ethiopia. Genetic Resour Crop Evol. Springer. p 8

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