Dipogon lignosus
(L.) Verdc.
Australian-pea, Dolichos-pea
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Description
A twining shrub or climber. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 4 m long. The stems are slender. The leaves have 3 leaflets. They are 4 cm long. The flowers can be white, pink or purple. They are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are straight pods. They are 4 cm long.
Edible Uses
The young seeds are eaten fried, cooked and salted, or dried and cooked. The green pods are eaten cooked.
Traditional Uses
The young seeds are eaten fried or cooked and salted. The green pods are eaten cooked. The dried seeds are also cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It grows in warm temperate regions. It needs a light to medium, well-drained soil. It needs a protected, sunny position. It is resistant to drought and frost. Tasmania Herbarium.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Tasmania,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | 9.2 | 1421 | 340 | 24.6 | — | — | 3.9 | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ballar, Okie bean
References (18)
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- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 104 (As Dolichos lignosus)
- Food Composition Tables for use in East Asia FAO http://www.fao.org/infoods/directory No. 180
- GRIN
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- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 29
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