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The Bambara groundnut (or Bambarra groundnut) is a member of the family Fabaceae. According to some authors it is Voandzeia subterranea, but others place it in Vigna.The plant originated in West Africa. Still a traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known vegetable has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.

The bambara groundnut ripens its pods underground, much like the peanut (also called a groundnut). They can be eaten fresh or boiled after drying.Worldwide bambara production. The original local name for Bambara nut is cokon (Bamanankan). Bambara groundnuts are also known as jugo beans or in Swahili, njugumawe. In the Republic of Zambia, bambara groundnuts are known as either ntoyo (ciBemba),katoyo (kiKaonde), or mbwiila (chiTonga). In Shangaan they are known as tindluwa. In Malagasy they are known as "voanjobory." in Hausa language it is variously referred to as "Gurjiya" or "Kwaruru". In Goemai language of Plateau State of Northern Nigeria it is known as "Kwam", and Kanuri people refer to it as "Ngamgala". In Indonesia it is called "kacang bogor", which literally means "Bogor peanut", because this plant is widely cultured in Bogor, West Java.In shona language Zimbabwe it is known as "Nyimo" and "indlubu" in the ndebele language.

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Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids, Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae, Subfamily: Tribe: Genus: Vigna Botanical Name: Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. How to Plant: Fertilizer Requirements (N-P-K): / Landscape Uses: Nutrition: / Culinary Uses: Uses/It's good for: Cooking: Get Recipes at Mealit.com Heirloom Varieties/Species: V. subterranea

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