Jerusalem pea
Vigna radiata var. setulosa
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A climbing bean. The small pods contain about 9 seeds.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. In Papua New Guinea it grows between 15-1,830 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, West Africa
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chamdadi
Synonyms
Phaseolus novo-guineense Baker f.; Phaseolus trinervius Wight & Arn.; and others