Phaseolus trilobus – Famine Foods

Phaseolus trilobus

Uses

India (Bombay Presidency): seeds eaten. (Western Rajasthan): pods and seeds eaten raw. [Also used for making bread ?]

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Ait.; Mitch.; Wall.
Vernaculars:
Walha Parincha Road, Poona district, Bombay Presidency: Ranmatki. Yeola, Nasik district, Bombay Presidency: Mathan. Sangamner, Ahmednagar district, Bombay Presidency: Mataki. Western Rajasthan: Mugni.
Misc:
Seeds reported to be rich in nitrogenous matter

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