Cicer microphyllum

Physical Characteristics

Cicer microphyllum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from Afghanistan to Tibet and western Nepal.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Shoots Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked[61, 177, 183]. Young shoots - pickled or used as a potherb[177, 183]. A vinegar can be made from the acid dew that forms on the leaves overnight[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known