Austrodolichos
Austrodolichos is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae.
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| Subtribe: | Phaseolinae |
| Genus: | Austrodolichos |
Description
These plants are vines with tuberous roots.[3] The stems are covered in simple hairs.[3] Leaves are 3-foliolate with upper surfaces darker than the lower surface.[3] The inflorescences are axillary, with one or two stemmed pink to purple flowers.[3]
Uses
Root tubers of Austrodolichos species have been traditional food for Aborigines of the Northern Territory.[3]
References
- "IPNI: Austrodolichos". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- Verdcourt, B. 1970. Kew Bull. 24(3): 399. 1970
- NTFlora Northern Territory Flora online: Flora of the Darwin Region: Fabaceae. Retrieved 10 June 2018
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