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

Bauhinia malabarica

Uses

India (Deccan): leaves eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Roxb.
Misc:: chemical composition: see RADHA PANT et al 1974b

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Bauhinia malabarica leaves

Plant Classification Group:

Fabaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Deccan

Plant References:

RADHA PANT et al. 1974b
WATT

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