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Commelina forskalaei Vahl
Zarma name: ballasse kaina |
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A trailing, weedy or ruderal herb growing on sandy soils. Produces both aerial and underground fruits. |
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Uses: |
Fodder (whole plant) |
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Notes: |
Important fodder plant that retains moisture long after collecting. Sold fresh in markets. People do not weed them out even in their millet fields.
Resembles C. benghalensis but has much smaller, stiff leaves. |
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