Birmova
Flemingia tuberosa

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

It has trailing stems 90-120 cm long. It forms root tubers. They are oblong and taper at one end. They are 5-6 cm long. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are 1-8-3.5 cm long by 0.4-0.4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Western Ghats. It suits seasonally dry areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The root tubers are eaten raw or roasted.

The root is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Roots, tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Moghania tuberosa (Dalz.) O. Kuntze;