nicker bean

botany

The term "nicker bean" refers to seeds from tropical plants often found on beaches, specifically from the Caesalpinia bonduc and Entada gigas species.

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Definition

C2Botany

(technical, academic)Seeds from the tropical plant Caesalpinia bonduc, known for its thorny shrub and medicinal properties.

Example

Caesalpinia bonduc produces the nicker bean, which has been used in traditional medicine.

C2Botany

(technical, academic)Seeds from the Entada gigas plant, characterized by large seed pods and often found on beaches.

Example

The nicker bean from Entada gigas is commonly found washed up on tropical shores.

Similar

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