Alysicarpus heyneanus
Wight & Arn.
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Description
A tropical herb in the legume family (Fabaceae) that grows in open areas.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten as a vegetable after being soaked in water for 2-3 hours before cooking.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten as a vegetable. They are soaked in water for 2-3 hours before cooking.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open areas.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Alysicarpus glumaceus var. heyneanus (Baker) RaizadaAlysicarpus obovatus Edhew.Alysicarpus rugosus var. heyneanus (Wight & Arn.) Baker
Also Known As
Ran-shevara
References (2)
- Datar, M. N. & Upadhye, A. S., 2016, Forest foods of northern region of Western Ghats. MACS - Agharkar Research Institute, Pune. Pp 1-160. ISBN: 978-93-85735-10-3 p 20
- Jadhav, R., et al, 2015, Forest Foods of Northern Western Ghats: Mode of Consumption, Nutrition and Availability. Asian Agri-History Vol. 19, No. 4: 293-317
