Smithia purpurea

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A partly erect much branched annual plant. It grows 20-40 cm high. The leaves have 6-15 pairs of leaflets along the stalk. They are almost without stalks. The flowers are purple. They occur in groups of 6-12.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in waterlogged pastures.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a vegetable. The leaves are also dried and stored for later use.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amber, Kaula, Nila barka

Synonyms

Damapana purpurea (Hook.) Kuntze;