Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
Often called ‘magic’ marama, the green gold of Africa, this plant is working its secret charm above and below ground in southern Africa. Above ground it produces seeds similar to the peanut or soybean, but is actually higher in nutritional value than either; below ground it produces a high-protein tuber that is bigger and healthier than potatoes, yams or sugar beets. And to top it off, the planet can also generate a high quality vegetable oil.
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