Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Brassicaceae/ Cruciferae
Farsetia hamiltonii Royle.
English name:
Local name: Sindhi-Lathi, Punjabi-Farid booti, Urdu-Lathia.
Description:
A perennial erect herb, often woody at the base, 10-40 (-60) cm long, branches
erect or sub-spreading. Leaves narrow and linear. Flowers light pink to whitish pink
with 4 petals arrange in cross shape.
Flowering Period:
March to September.
Habitat:
Found in arid and semi-arid areas, sandy and stony
habitats.
Uses:
The plant used for cooling effects.
Distribution:
Endemic to arid area of Pakistan and India.
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