Seven finger
Derris heptaphylla
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A woody climber. The leaf has 5-7 leaflets. The pods are rough. They have 1 wing. There are 3 seeds inside.
There are about 80 Derris species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows along tidal rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten as a flavouring raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Leaves as condiment, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cocken bay-la
Synonyms
Aganope heptaphylla (L.) Polhill; Derris sinuata Thwaites;