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Mimosa imbricata

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A large climber. The branches are slender. The leaves are compound. The leaflets are sword shaped and the leaf stalk is long. The flowers are dull purple. The fruit are pods 10-20 cm long. There are 2-4 seeds.

Also as Mimosaceae.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India


How it is used for food

The young pods are cooked and eaten, often with fish.

Edible parts

Pods


How it is grown


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