Arachis nitida

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FabaceaeSeeds/Nuts
Arachis nitida
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Arachis nitida
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Arachis nitida
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(c) Thomaz Ricardo Favreto Sinani, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Thomaz Ricardo Favreto Sinani

What to Eat

Edible parts: Seeds?

The seeds may be edible, though this is uncertain.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Brazil, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

A herbaceous member of the Fabaceae (bean family) found in tropical regions.

References (1)
  • Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116

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