Edible milkpea
Nanogalactia heterophylla

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A bean family herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded up to 2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Collaea argentina Griseb.; Collaea formosa Griseb.; Cologania heterophylla Hook.; Galactia marginalis Benth.; Galactia heterophylla (Hook. & Arn.) Vail; and others