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Sesbania sesban, commonly known as Sesban, is a shrub or small tree native to regions including Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, and Brazil, with a widespread distribution across Africa, Asia, and South America. Sesban (Latin: Sesbania sesban) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sesban is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sesban is a member native to ANG, ASS, BAN, BEN, BOT, and BZE. Sesban thrives in full sun and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sesban grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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