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Telfairia occidentalis, known as African winged pea or koko bean, is a climbing vine native to coastal regions of West and Central Africa, including countries such as Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Islands, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leo… Telfairia occidentalis (Latin: Telfairia occidentalis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Telfairia occidentalis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Telfairia occidentalis is a member native to BEN, CAB, CMN, CON, GAB, and GUI. Telfairia occidentalis thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Telfairia occidentalis grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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