Canavalia (Noun)
Meaning
Herbs or woody vines of mainly American tropics and subtropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Canavalia is a genus of herbs or woody vines of mainly American tropics and subtropics belonging to the family Fabaceae.
- Canavalia vines found in tropical areas are prone to natural drying processes during extreme weather conditions.
- Most of the species in the Canavalia genus are high in proteins, which make them suitable for agricultural purposes.
- Native people of the American tropics often harvest edible Canavalia beans as a primary source of plant-based protein in their diet.
- Species of the Canavalia genus require support, as these vines cannot stand upright by themselves.