Crotalaria lachnophora
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb or shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are alternate and have 3 leaflets.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in grassland and woodland between 900-2,200 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central America, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Southern Africa, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten in Congo. It contains alkaloids and may need treatment.
Edible parts
Seeds, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Isiku, Kiyale