Question: What is the botanical name of red gram?
Options:
Ricinus communis
Cajanus cajan
Vigna radiata
None of the above
The botanical name of red gram, also known as pigeon pea, is Cajanus cajan. It is a leguminous plant commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions.
📌Other Options Explanations:
-a) Ricinus communis: This is the botanical name for the castor bean plant.
-c) Vigna radiata: This is the botanical name for mung bean.
🛑 Additional Information::
Pigeon Pea-
-Scientifically known as Cajanus Cajan.
-Pigeon pea or Toor Dal is a traditionally Kharif crop sown in June-July with the onset of Monsoon in various agro-climatic zones of India.
-Pigeon Pea belongs to the widespread family of pulses. In India Pigeon Pea is more popular as Arhar or red gram In India, split pigeon peas (toor dal) are one of the most popular pulses. Being an important source of protein in a mostly vegetarian diet.
-In regions where it grows, fresh young pods are eaten as a vegetable. The split dried seeds are used as a lentil, in dishes such as sambar (lentil soup).