Wild bean (Vigna adenantha)

Leptospron adenanthum

root · legume

Tuberous roots grown in Liberia, cooked; green pods and ripe seeds, in times of famine.

Origin

Tropical America, now throughout the tropics

Where to find it

It climbs through hedges, fallow land and village fences.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The tuberous roots are peeled and cooked like potatoes; the green pods and ripe seeds are cooked at length, never raw.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its large pink and white flowers turn yellow as they age.