Bhangra / Narrowleaf Indigo
Indigofera linifolia var. campbellii
- Habit
- Herb
- Flowering
- August-December
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Hindi
- भंगरा bhangra, भुरभुरा bhurbhura, पाण्डरफली pandarphali
- Bengali
- ভাঙড়া bhangra
- Kannada
- ಗಂಜಿಕಸ ganjikasa
- Marathi
- बरबाडा barbada, लाल गोधडी lal godhadi, पांढरफळी pandharphali
About Bhangra
Narrowleaf Indigo (Indigofera linifolia var. campbellii) is a herb 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. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Bhangra belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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