Also known as 'winged pea'. Despite the name, this edible podded legume is not closely related to peas or asparagus. Cook the young pods and seeds like you would beans. They taste great and can generally tolerate poor soils.
Breed Status | Heirloom/Open Pollinated |
Synonyms | Tetragonolobus purpureus |
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