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

Phaseolus rostratus

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): tuberous roots eaten cooked.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Wall.
Vernaculars:: Tamil: Karalsona [sp.?]. Telugu: Karalasana, Karu alachandra

Plant Classification Group:

Fabaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India

Plant References:

SHORTT

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