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Nomenclature

Seed received as Glycine max 'Hokkaido Black'. Name not recognised by the RHS.

Family name change from Papilionaceae
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Toxicity

Soy bean oil may be toxic if ingested in large amounts
Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

Glycine max (L.) Merr. 'Hokkaido Black'

Family: FABACEAE
Genus: Glycine
Species: max (L.) Merr.
Cultivar: 'Hokkaido Black'
Common names: Edamame; Edible soya bean
Distribution summary: E. Asia
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Lowland, open woodland, grassland, scrub and verges
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: July, August, September
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use


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