DOLICHOS LABLAB (bONAVIS BEAN) 



ii: 



along all the Egyptian portion of the African coast. It was 

 discovered in the East Indies in 1794. 



[Sketch by P. A. -Desriiisseaii.v. 



Fig. 15. — Dolichos lablab (Bonavis Bean). A, leaf and 

 inflorescence with young fruit; B, flower. 



This is a vigorous leguminous plant which buds early. 

 Its flowers are odorous and gathered into clusters, and 



