Trigonella occulta
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It is densely branched. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are 4.5-6.5 mm long and are broadly wedge shaped. They have teeth. There are a few silky hairs underneath. The flowers occur as 2-4 in clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 3.5-4 mm long. They are white and have 1-2 seeds.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Egypt, India, North Africa, Pakistan, Sudan
How it is used for food
The freshly gathered plants are used as a pot-herb.
Edible parts
Leaves, pods
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ranmethi