The Bambara groundnut, also known as the Congo goober (Vigna subterranea), is a species of annual plant in the pea (Fabaceae) family, native to tropical Africa, but now cultivated in many tropical regions; it is particularly important in West Africa. It is closely related… Continue Reading “Crazy Useful Thing of the Day: Bambara Groundnut”
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