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| Identification |
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Genus
Lotus
Species
tetragonolobus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
asparagus pea
winged pea
winged bean
Manila bean
goa bean
Family
FABACEAE
Specimen number
S12062
Data source
UnVeg p287
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 23
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is needed for Lotus tetragonolobus to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has young pods that are uniquely flavored. Lotus tetragonolobus is most frequently used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
1' 3"
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Seed pods
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has young pods that are uniquely flavored
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 1' apart. Separate each row by approximately 1' 3". It requires warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Propagation of Lotus tetragonolobus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lotus tetragonolobus has an annual life cycle.
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