Alysicarpus longifolius

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1.5 m tall. The leaves have leaflets 5-15 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are sword shaped. The flowers are in dense groups. These are 15-30 cm long. The fruit are pods 1-1.3 cm long by 2 mm wide.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The roots are sweet and are used as a substitute for liquorice.

Edible parts

Roots - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hedysarum longifolium Rottl. ex Spreng.;