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