Amphicarpaea bracteata subsp. edgeworthii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a climber. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves. The pods are narrow. The seeds are produced underground.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Nepal, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The seeds are boiled with rice.

Edible parts

Seeds, seed pod

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aha, Saekong, Songqua Edgeworth

Synonyms

Amphicarpaea edgeworthii Benth.; Amphicarpaea edgeworthii Benth. var. japonica Oliver; Falcata edgeworthii (Benth.) Kuntze; Falcata japonica (Oliver) Komarov; Shuteria trisperma Miq.;