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Cajanus kerstingii

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The branches and leaves underneath have short white silky hairs.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open savannah.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Guinée, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, West Africa (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, leaves


How it is grown

It can be grown by seed.


Its other names

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