Common cowitch
Mucuna prurita

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

Possibly a synonym of Mucuna pruriens.

There are about 100 Mucuna species. They grow in tropical places.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten. The pods are boiled and eaten.

A famine food.

Edible parts

Fruit, pods

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cowhage, Atamagupta, Kiqach, Kaunch, Goncha, Alkushi, Bichchoti, Kavacha, Kuhili, Kanchkuri, Kivanch, Kavatch, Dulagondi, Pilliadugu, Poonaipidukkan, Poonaikalei, Nasukunni, Hasagunigida, Naicorna, Kaincho, Kawanch, Gugli, Kajukop-rik, Itika, Etka, Kaochir, Kuach, Kawach

Synonyms

Mucuna pruriens Baker non DC.; Some consider it a synonym of Mucuna pruriens DC.