| Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
maloga bean
Vigna lanceolata |
| Plant Family : | Fabaceae |
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| Plant Form : | vine |
| Growth Habit : | Climbing, twining, perennial herb with stembs up to 1m long. |
| Fruiting Season : | Flowering period. Late spring to autumn. |
| Description : | The roasted tuber can be eaten and a flavour similar to sweet potato. |
| Distribution : | All mainland states except Victoria, in a range of habitats but particularly on black earths on downs. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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| Additional info .. | locations seen (4) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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