Entada gigas
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Entada gigas, commonly known as the monkey-ladder, sea bean, cœur de la mer or sea heart, is a species of flowering liana in the pea family, Fabaceae of the Mimosa subfamily, which is often raised to family rank (Mimosaceae). They are native to Central America, the Caribbean, northern South America, and Africa. It is notable for having the family's largest seedpods.[1]
Description
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Generative characteristics
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Use
In Gabon it is used to make ropes and nets.[6]
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Sea heart (Entada gigas) seeds
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A canopy formed over lianas
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Entada gigas seeds, resembling hearts
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References
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