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Psophocarpus lecomtei

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A bean. The plant lies along the ground and the leaves are flat to the ground. The vine is slender and not climbing. Plants can cover an area 2-3 m across. The pods are small and winged. The pods are about 3 cm long. The pods open after fire.

It is probably not used as human food.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown


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