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Pillipesara

Vigna trilobata

A minor drought-tolerant legume grown in South Asia for fodder and green manure, with edible seeds.

Family

Fabaceae

Temperature

22-31°C (absolute 18-35°C)

Rainfall

700-900mm (absolute 520-1440mm)

Altitude

700m

Soil pH

7-8.5 (absolute 6.5-9)

Soil types

Light, well-drained sandy soils.