Galactia tenuiflora
(Willd.) Wight & Arn.
Florida hammock milkpea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGalactia tenuiflora is a twining or trailing vine belonging to the family Fabaceae. This pantropical species is found in northern Australia between the Kimberley region and North Queensland. It is found in a variety of habitats but prefers Eucalypt woodland. Galactia tenuiflora has compound leaves with three leaflets. Purple flowers occur in January and February. The inflorescence is axillary, with between one and three flowers per node. The pod is between 30 and 50mm in length, initially pale green but maturing to brown. Seeds are pale to dark brown, seven to nine per pod.
Description
A climbing bean family plant that keeps growing from year to year. It has a thickened root stock. The stems can be 1 m long.
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Edible Uses
The root is eaten after treatment.
Traditional Uses
The root is eaten after treatment.
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Known Hazards
Caution noted for root consumption.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, China, North America, South Africa, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 43
