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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