Acacia nilotica ssp. Indica
Uses
India (Rajasthan): seeds eaten roasted or raw, in times of very acute scarcity. Regardless of how they are cooked, these seeds have been found deleterious to health in the long run. Pods used as a vegetable.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- (Benth.) Brenan.
- Vernaculars:
- Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan: Banvalia. Western Rajasthan: Babul, Kikar
- Misc:
- Soil types favored by plant: medium heavy with good moisture status.