Canavalia ensiformis (Jack bean)
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> Genus: Canavalia
Jack bean is a creeper that is cultivated in some rural
regions of southern Africa. In order to make the seeds palatable, they need to
be well-cooked and the seed coat removed. Seeds are also ground up and used as a
coffee substitute.
species native to southern Africa
List from
Plants of southern Africa (POSA)
- an online checklist (SANBI).
Canavalia bonariensis |
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Canavalia ensiformis |
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Canavalia gladiata |
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Canavalia rosea |
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Canavalia virosa |
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Publications
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van Wyk, B.-E. & Gericke, N. 2000. People's
Plants. A Guide to Useful Plants of Southern Africa. Briza Publications,
Pretoria.
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