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Vigna radiata is a legume plant species commonly known as the mung bean, which is widely cultivated in Asia and other parts of the world for its nutritious seeds. It's an important food crop that provides protein and other nutrients to millions of people, and is also valued for improving soil health in agricultural systems.
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Species
Least ConcernSPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderFabales
- FamilyFabaceae
Native toAssam, Bangladesh, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Myanmar, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Taiwan
Common Name: mpokya
via GBIF · IUCN · Kew POWO
Wikidata facts
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- useful plant
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Article
Vigna radiata - MHNT Mung seeds from Deccan Plateau, India Mung legumes from India
The mung bean or green gram (Vigna radiata) is a plant species in the legume family. It is mainly cultivated in East, Southeast, and in South Asia and used as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes.