Cudzu-tropical
Teyleria stricta

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can be climbing. It grows 1-2.5 m tall. The branches have grey hairs when young. The leaves are broadly oval and taper towards and tip. There are 4-6 flowers in a group. They are purple. The fruit are long pods. There are 5-10 seeds. They are brown or black and oval. They are 4 mm long by 3 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brazil, China, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, South America, Thailand

How it is used for food

The root is steamed and eaten.

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pueraria stricta Kurz; and others