Phaseolus lunatus L.

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Type location:	Bengal, introduced from America before 1750
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Zambian distribution (Provinces):	Nw,E
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Literature:	Mackinder, B. et al. (2001). Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(5) Pages 161 - 163. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 50.

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Phaseolus lunatus
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