Glycine laurentii
de Wild.
Fabaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A large vine. Possibly now Glycine javanica subsp. pseudojavanica var. laurentii
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Nigeria, Pan tropical, West Africa,
Notes
There are 10 Glycine species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.
References (2)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 199
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 49
