Vigna khandalensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

An erect annual plant. It grows 1-1.5 m high. The leaves have 3 leaflets. They are large and coarse. The flowers are greenish-yellow. The pods are 6-8 cm long. There are 8-10 seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in open forest in high rainfall regions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten in India. CAUTION: It is claimed that eating too many can cause temporary blindness.

They are eaten in times of scarcity.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ran-shevga

Synonyms

Phaseolus grandis Dalz. & Gibs, non Wall. nec Benth.; Phaseolus khandalensis Samtapau; Vigna grandis Verdc.;