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Arachis martii

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Fabaceae Edible: Seeds?

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Description

A herbaceous member of the bean family (Fabaceae) found in tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The seeds are potentially edible, though this requires further confirmation.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Brazil, South America,

References (1)

  • Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116

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