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Rhynchosia goetzei

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A scrambling bean family herb. The stems are much branched and somewhat woody. It can climb 60-200 cm tall. The leaves have 3 leaflets. They are more pale underneath.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland. It grows between 60 to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe


How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds


How it is grown


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