Argyrolobium harveyanum

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A slender herb. It grows 30 cm tall. It has a small tuberous root. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The flowers occur singly and are yellow. The pods are 35 mm long by 3.5 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Argyrolobium uniflorum Harv.;