Vigna bracteata
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A climbing bean. It has purple flowers. The pods are narrow and about 7.5 cm long.
There are about 150 Vigna species. They are mostly in the tropics.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used for food
The young pods are boiled and eaten.
Edible parts
Pods
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
El-dhambala