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Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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<strong>Fabaceae</strong> / <strong>Papilionaceae</strong><br />

Rhynchosia capitata (Heyne ex Roth.) DC.<br />

(Syn: Trifolium indica Linn.)<br />

English name:<br />

Local name: Mattar wal.<br />

Description:<br />

An annual or perennial, prostrate or climbing herb with pilose stem and many<br />

branches. Leaves pinnatelly tri-foliate, lamina as longer as wide. Inflorescence 4-6flowered,<br />

flowers yellow, in axillary peduncled heads, pods hairy.<br />

Flowering Period:<br />

September to October.<br />

Habitat:<br />

Normally found near agricultural fields.<br />

Uses:<br />

Distribution:<br />

Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka.

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