Kawla / Hairy Smithia
Smithia hirsuta
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Kerala
- Flowering
- July-November
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
- Kannada
- ಕೂದಲುಳ್ಳ ಹುರುಳಿ Koodalulla Huruli
- Marathi
- कवला Kawla, कवला
About Kawla
Hairy Smithia (Smithia hirsuta) 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. It is typically found in marshy areas in grasslands. It occurs across Himalayas, Peninsular India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Kawla belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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