Chipiles
Crotalaria pumila
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seeds. It grows 40 cm tall. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are 1-2 cm long by 0.3-0.5 cm wide. The pods are 1 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. There are about 10 seeds.
There are about 550 Crotalaria species. They are mostly tropical.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 400-2,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Central America, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, North America, South America, West Indies
How it is used for food
They are boiled.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chepiles, Chepal