Moth bean
Vigna aconitifolia
A drought-resistant legume grown mainly in arid regions of India for its small edible seeds.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
24-32°C (absolute 13-45°C)
Rainfall
500-900mm (absolute 400-2500mm)
Altitude
1200m
Soil pH
6.5-7.5 (absolute 5-8)
Soil types
Light sandy soils with good drainage.