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Coleus esculen tus  G.Taylor

Uses

Synonym: Plectranthus esculentus N.E.Br.

Tuber eaten, in Zambia.

ALLEMANN reports a protein  value of 13.5g/100g

Additional Information

Vernaculars:
Livingstone Potato, Kaffir Potato,Tongan: museza

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Esri, USGS | Sources: Esri; Garmin International, Inc.; U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (The World Factbook); National Geographic Society
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