Taxon

Vigna subterranea

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Common name: Bambara groundnut
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Distribution: West Africa
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
Comments: Bambara groundnut represents the third most important grain legume in semi-arid Africa. It is resistant to high temperature and is suitable for marginal soils where other leguminous crops cannot be grown. It is an important crop for poorer people in Africa who cannot afford expensive animal protein.

Locations

  • 1: Seed Store Fridge 4 (SS fridge4) • Accession: 2020-394 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Agricultural - heirloom or traditional cultivar
  • 2: Seed Store • Accession: 2017-203 • Origin: Zimbabwe • Provenance: Horticultural
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