Crotalaria burhia
Crotalaria burhia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Crotalaria |
Species: | C. burhia |
Binomial name | |
Crotalaria burhia Buch.-Ham. | |
Crotalaria burhia (Hindi: saniya सणिया) is a herb found in north-west India, mainly in the Thar desert region.
Uses
It is a good soil binder and has medicinal value. It is used to make ropes and sheds for animals in the desert and also used to make jhumpa (desert huts). It is a food for goats.
See also
References
- L. R. Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66
External links
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