Neorautanenia mitis – Famine Foods

Neorautanenia mitis

Synonym(s):
Pachyrhizus orbicularis

Uses

Zambia: a possible famine food eaten by the Gwembe Tonga people. Part of plant not specified.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Verdc.
Vernaculars:
(Tongan): muntili, intindili

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