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Synonyms: |
Mucuna taborensis Schweinf. ex Piper nom. inval. Mucuna utilis Wight |
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Derivation of specific name: | pruriens: from Latin, itching, referring to the irritant hairs on the pods of subsp. pruriens; utilis: from Latin meaning useful, referring to the variety's status as a crop. | |
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Worldwide distribution: | Known only in cultivation. | |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | |
Content last updated: | Sunday 19 May 2024 | |
Literature: |
Mackinder, B. et al. (2001). Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(5) Pages 19 - 20. |
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