Fabaceae Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.

American Hogpeanut

Cherokee - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Perry, Myra Jean, 1975, Food Use of 'Wild' Plants by Cherokee Indians, The University of Tennessee, M.S. Thesis, page 45

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Scientific name: Amphicarpaea bracteata (L.) Fern.
USDA symbol: AMBRB (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Hogpeanut
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Underground fruit cooked like pinto beans or added to cornmeal and hot water.

RECRD: 2178 id: 3208

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