Bambara groundnut
Vigna subterranea
An African legume that produces its pods underground like peanut, valued for its drought tolerance and complete protein seed.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
19-30°C (absolute 16-38°C)
Rainfall
750-1400mm (absolute 300-3000mm)
Altitude
200-1400m
Soil pH
5-6.5 (absolute 4.3-7)
Soil types
Light, well-drained sandy soils.