Desmanthus bicornutus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are 22 Desmanthus species. Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Malvilla de Laguna

Synonyms

Acuan bicornutum (S. Watson) Britton & Rose; Acuan subulatum Britton & Rose; Desmanthus rostratus B. Turner; Desmanthus subulatus (Britton & Rose) B. Turner; Mimosa canonis M. E. Jones;