Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Vigna radiata

Uses

India (Maharashtra/Goa): seeds eaten

Additional Information

Name Authority:: (L.) R. Wilczek
Vernaculars:: Marathi[?]: Ran-mug

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Vigna radiata seeds

Plant Classification Group:

Fabaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Goa
  - Maharashtra

Plant References:

UPADHYE
VARTAK

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