Sphenostylis marginata
Sphenostylis marginata
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Sphenostylis marginata is a climbing or trailing legume native to tropical Africa, with leaflets that have a distinct margin as its epithet suggests. The g
Sphenostylis marginata is a climbing or trailing legume native to tropical Africa, with leaflets that have a distinct margin as its epithet suggests. The genus Sphenostylis is a small legume genus endemic to Africa, with several species producing edible seeds used as food in local communities. The plant grows in woodland and forest-edge habitats across sub-Saharan Africa.
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What family does Sphenostylis marginata belong to?
Sphenostylis marginata (Sphenostylis marginata) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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