Canavalia glabra

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A trailing vine or climbing herb. The leaves have 3 leaflets. These are 10-14 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. They are oval and taper to the tip. The flowering shoots are 20 cm long. The flowers are white or red. The pods are 20 cm long by 3 cm wide. The seeds are 15 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Flora de sacramento, Pillo, Xokichay

Synonyms

Canavalia munda Standl. & Steyerm.; Canavalia villosa var. glabra (M. Martens & Galeotti) Standl.; Wenderothia glabra M. Martens & Galeotti;