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Canavalia

Called “jackbean” in GBIF

Canavalia is a genus of plants in the legume family (Fabaceae) that comprises approximately 73 species of tropical vines. Members of the genus are commonly known as jack-beans. It has a pantropical distribution.

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80
accepted species in GBIF
Source: GBIF
1
plant on Plant News
1
research article
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Research on Canavalia

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What science is finding about Canavalia

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Latest finding

Fertilized kudzu vines build richer soil life on old mines

Scientists planted six vine species on abandoned iron mine land in China and found that fertilizing the soil, along with the choice of vine, changed which bacteria thrived underground. Kudzu-relative Pueraria montana paired with fertilizer produced the richest, most diverse microbial community, pointing to a practical combo for restoring damaged mine soils.