Crotalaria burhia

Crotalaria burhia

Crotalaria burhia (Hindi: saniya सणिया) is a plant found in north-west India, mainly in the Thar desert region.

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.[citation needed]

References

  • L. R. Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p. 66