Vigna praecox
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A climbing bean. It grows 3 m long. Young stems have a few flattened hairs. The leaves have 3 leaflets. It flowers in the dry season when the leaves have fallen off. They are in tight clusters. The pods are narrow and 6-10 cm long by 5.5-6.5 mm wide. There are 4-7 seeds. These are reddish-brown with black mottles.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya
How it is used for food
The roots are boiled or roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ngapanga