Mucuna sloanei

Description

FABACEAE

• 25 seeds per packet

Native to Madagascar

A climbing shrub with twining stems up to 8m long.

Harvested from  the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of dye and oil.

Grows best in the shade in humus-rich, moist but well drained soil.

Has large yellow flowers.

Should be sown in Spring when the difference between day and night temperatures is about 12°C .

Medicinal uses: Neither Silverhill nor individual staff members can take any responsibility for any consequences, should anyone try any of these uses or remedies.

Edible: Neither Silverhill nor individual staff members can take any responsibility for any consequences, should anyone try and eat these berries and have adverse effect.