Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Braaiboontjie, Camel's foot, Gemsbuck beans, Morama beans, Tamani berry

Family: Fabaceae (Pea)

Synonym: Bauhinia bainesii, Bauhinia esculenta

Distribution: Southern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: In addition to the morama bean being a significant food source to people of the Kalahari, the foliage of the plant also serves as forage for livestock and wildlife in Southern Africa, due to the highly palatable leaves.