Macroptilium panduratum
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has fattened roots.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 200 to 700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten with fish or other fats. Sometimes they are roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Phaseolus geophilus Burket; Phaseolus panduratus Benth.; Phaseolus panduratus f. eupanduratus Hassl.;