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Winged bean

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

A tropical legume valued for its edible pods, seeds, leaves, and tuberous roots, all of which are nutritious.

Family

Fabaceae

Temperature

18-30°C (absolute 14-40°C)

Rainfall

1000-2500mm (absolute 500-4100mm)

Altitude

2000m

Soil pH

5.5-7 (absolute 4.3-8.5)

Soil types

Well-drained fertile loamy soils.