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Desmodium megaphyllum var. megaphyllum

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a high altitude tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa


How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked in a vegetable soup.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mbayang lagh

Synonyms

Desmodium karensium Kurz; Desmodium rubescens Miq.; Desmodium scandens Miq; Meibomia megaphylla (Zoll.) Kuntze;