Mucuna championii
Benth.
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Description
A tropical herb in the bean family (Fabaceae).
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten, though caution is advised.
Known Hazards
Seeds require caution in preparation or consumption.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Stizolobium championii (Benth.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Kuhili
References (1)
- Jagtap, S., et al, 2010, Assessment of Nutritional Value of some Wild Edible Plants from Satpura Hills of Maharashtra, India, Journal of Herbal Medicine and Toxicology 4 (1) 77-82