Florida hammock milkpea
Galactia tenuiflora

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A climbing bean family plant that keeps growing from year to year. It has a thickened root stock. The stems can be 1 m long.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, China, North America, South Africa, USA

How it is used for food

The root is eaten after treatment.

Edible parts

Root, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Galactia elliptifoliola Merr.; Galactia lanceolata Hayata; Galactia obcordata (Baill.) Verdc.; Glycine dubia DC.; Glycine tenuiflora Willd.; Teramnus obcordata Baill.; and others