Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Poaceae / Gramineae
Hemarthria compressa (L. f.) R. Br.
(Syn: Hemarthria coromandelina Steud.)
English name:
Local name: Baika.
Description:
Stoloniferous perennial grass of moist agricultural fields, flowering stem is up to 1 m
long or more, prostrate and rooting at the nodes below, spikes solitary or paired,
cylindrical, green or purple-tinged.
Flowering Period:
July to September.
Habitat:
Commonly found in agricultural fields.
Uses:
Used as a fodder.
Distribution:
Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan throughout India to
China, Taiwan, Indo-China and Thailand.