Lablab (hyacinth bean)

lablabLablab purpureus 
Fabaceae (legume family)

Location: Pulse crops

Origin: Africa.

Biophysical Requirements: Tropical legume, an annual or short‐lived perennial vine

Food Uses: Used as a dry bean in various dishes. The leaves and other parts are also consumed. The plant parts are toxic
due to the presence of cyanogenic glycosides, which are depleted during food preparation and cooking.

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