Plant Details

Scientific Name: Vigna vexillata
  • Common Name: Cow pea, Wild Cowpea
  • Type: Vine
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Size: limited to surrounding Vegetation
  • Flowers: Pink, purple, Most of the year
  • Vegetation Type: grassy places
  • Species List: Bush food, NNS Frog Hollow, Heritage Park

Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

 Bush Food: Tuberous roots roasted and eaten.

  • Vigna vexillata
  • Vigna vexillata
  • Vigna vexillata
  • Vigna vexillata
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