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Wild cowpea
Vigna vexillata var. youngiana

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It can lie along the ground or be climbing. The flowers are purple or blue.

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

Australia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root


How it is grown


Its other names

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