About Wild Toor
Wild Toor (Cajanus lineatus) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in grasslands. It is native to India. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cajanus lineatus
- Genus
- Cajanus
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- जंगली तूर Jangli toor
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Wild Toor belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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