Vigna vexillata var. lobatifolia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A bean family plant. It forms tubers.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Namibia, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
It is widely eaten in the Namib desert.
Edible parts
Tuber, root