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Canavalia gladiata

Plants

Family: Fabaceae · Genus: Canavalia

Canavalia gladiata

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Canavalia gladiata, the sword bean or scimitar bean, is a domesticated plant species in the legume family Fabaceae. It is used as a vegetable in interior central and south central India, though not commercially farmed. The unripe pods are also eaten as a vegetable in Africa and Asia.

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Growing details and traits for Canavalia gladiata in the Library.

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