A genus of Old World legume plants, including hyacinth beans and pigeon peas, cultivated in tropical regions for food.
From Greek 'dolichos' (long), referring to the plant's characteristic long pods; the name survives from ancient Greek botanical terminology.
Dolichos plants have fed millions for thousands of years, yet few Westerners know the name—it's a reminder that global agriculture centers around crops most Europeans never named, a reflection of colonial bias in science.
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