Canavalia brasiliensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A bean family creeper. It keeps growing from year to year.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Canavalia anomala Piper; Canavalia caribaea Urb.; Canavalia fendleri Piper; Canavalia leptophylla Piper; Canavalia mexicana Piper; Canavalia panamensis Piper; Canavalia paraguayensis Piper; Canavalia prolifica Ricker;