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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Bean Tree (Markhamia acuminata)

Family Bignoniaceae
A small tree of 7m growing in the northern regions. The beans (pods) are very distinctive with white spots on them.
The wood is yellowish and used for implement handles. The roots are roasted and powdered and used to relieve backache.