Pseudeminia muxiria

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

An erect shrub. The branches have short grey hairs. Leaves have 3 leaflets. They are green and shiny above and have grey hairs underneath. The flowers are in dense groups at the ends of the branches. The fruit are brown downy pods.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa

How it is used for food

It is sometimes cultivated.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

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Synonyms

Eriosema muxiria Baker; Rhynchosia muxiria (Baker) Torre;