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Pueraria candollei

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A creeper or climber.

There are about 20 Pueraria species. It probably contains estrogens.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots, tubers


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ma-u-nwe, Wun-u-nwe

Synonyms