Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Alysicarpus glumaceus

Uses

India (Rajasthan, western): seeds mixed with bajra (millet) grains to increase bulk.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: DC.; Wall.
Misc:: Soil type favored by plant: sandy plains.

Plant Classification Group:

Fabaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Rajasthan

Plant References:

SAXENA

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