Canavalia gladiata

Twining or climbing herb, similar to sword bean, but with white to pink flowers, rough-surfaced straight pods, and flatter, less rounded seeds, which contain a toxic saponin. Used in the same way as jack bean.
   
         

As % of dry matter

  
                 
       

DM

CP

CF

Ash

EE

NFE

Ca

P

Ref
                         

Seeds, Uganda

  

89.0

33.2

8.0

3.6

2.6

52.6

    

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