Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Adenia gummifera var. gummifera

Synonym(s):

Adenia cissampeloides

Uses

Malawi: reported used as a vegetable, in normal times as well as during famine.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: (Harv.) Harms

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Adenia gummifera

Leptadenia reticulata

Plant Classification Group:

Passiforaceae

Plant Locations:

Africa
- Malawi

Plant References:

BANDA

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