Tylosema esculentum (Burch.) Schreiber

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Synonyms:	Bauhinia esculenta Burch.
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Derivation of specific name:	esculentum: edible, referring to the roasted seeds and the tuber.
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Worldwide distribution:	Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
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Literature:	Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Page 29. Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 188. (Includes a picture). Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 73.

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