Cicer macracanthum

Cicer macracanthum

Overview

Cicer macracanthum is a perennial wild chickpea native to Central Asia, growing in the mountain foothills and steppe regions of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and

Cicer macracanthum is a perennial wild chickpea native to Central Asia, growing in the mountain foothills and steppe regions of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. It has large spines as indicated by its name, an adaptation that may deter grazing. As a perennial chickpea relative, it offers unique traits for potential incorporation into domesticated chickpea germplasm.

Taxonomy

Orden Fabales
Familia Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Cicer macracanthum

Preguntas frecuentes

What family does Cicer macracanthum belong to?
Cicer macracanthum (Cicer macracanthum) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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