Cicer soongaricum
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A bean family herb. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are compound. The flowers are pink, blue or white. The pods are small and contain 3-4 seeds each. The seeds are roundish.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In the Himalayas it grows between 2,550-4,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Tibet
How it is used for food
The seeds are cooked and eaten. They are also dried and used like a pulse. The pods are cooked and eaten. The young leaves are cooked and eaten. They are also pickled.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds, pods
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Banyarts, Chuktor, Jawane, Kirze, Sarri, Schranak, Serri, Tizhu