Crotalaria burhia
Crotalaria burhia (Hindi: saniya सणिया) is a herb found in north-west India, mainly in the Thar desert region.
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Uses
It is a good soil binder and has medicinal value. It is used to make ropes and sheds for animals in the desert and also used to make jhumpa (desert huts). It is a food for goats.
See also
References
- L. R. Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p. 66
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