Adenanthera pavonina – Famine Foods

Adenanthera pavonina

Uses

India (Orissa): seeds and leaves eaten. Seeds may require boiling to neutralize toxicity. Samoa: seeds eaten raw.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
L.
Vernaculars:
India: Barricarri. Samoa: Lopa.

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