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Strongylodon macrobotrys
Strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as jade vine, emerald vine[1] or turquoise jade vine[2], is a species of leguminous perennial woody vine, a native of the tropical forests of the Philippines, with stems that can reach up to 18 m in length.[3] Its local name is "tayabak".[citation needed] A member of the Fabaceae (the pea and bean family), it is closely related to beans such as kidney bean and runner bean.[3]