ON THIS PLANT
Vigna subterranea is a member of the family Fabaceae. Its name is derived from the Bambara ethnic group. It reproduces via geocarpy, ripening its pods underground, much like the peanut.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Ground-bean en Bambara groundnut en Bambara-bean en Congo goober en Hog-peanut en Njugo bean en Bambarra groundnut en ManÁ Congo