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Entada sp., Entada. Entada rheedii seed pod
Entada rheedii seed pod

Entada sp.

Entada
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Origin: pantropical
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersEthnomedical plant.
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Entada consists of some 30 species of trees, shrubs and lianas.

Entada rheedii (African Dream Herb, Snuff Box Sea Bean) is a large woody liane or climber with tiny yellow-green flowers and extraordinarily large seeds.





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