Where, like sorghum, in areas with better growing conditions, other crops have the advantage. Economic Importance 1 . Produced in Africa, Southern Europe and Southern Asia. Native of Central Africa. 2. Was introduced in NC in 1714 and spread throughout the southern states later.
Plants are viny or semi-viny, fairly leafy with trifoliate leaves.
Growth habit indeterminate Plant continues to blossom and produce seed until checked by adverse environmental conditions. White or purple Are borne in pairs in short racemes 4. Smooth, 8-12 inches long, cylindrical and somewhat curved 5. Uniformly colored or multicolored Buff, clay, white, purplish, or nearly black, with a second color usually concentrated about the hilum 6. Natural crosses are rare in the field Cultural Methods 1.