Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.

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The Flora and Ethnobotany of Cat Island, Bahamas
Willard Sherman Turrell Herbarium (MU)
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Species
Family
Common Name
Description
Location/Habitat
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collcctor(s)
Collection No
Vigna unguiculata
Fabaceae / Leguminosae
Cow Pea
Au: (L.) Walp.
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Herbaceous vine with purplish blue flowers that have a white and
yellow throat.
On a trail that starts at the Old Farm Rd. (which starts at the Old Bight
Highschool and stops at the main road and road to the Greenwood
Development). Trail runs to the southwest. Plants found cultivated in a
garden area.
24°12’73”N	Longitude 75°21’ 19” W
Often cultivated for it's peas which are edible. Not previously listed as
occurring on Cat Island (Correll & Correll, 1982).
Laurel R. Richey
99-675 Duplicates 5 Date November 20, 1999
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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