Zornia glochidiata
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| Zornia glochidiata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Zornia |
| Species: | Z. glochidiata |
| Binomial name | |
| Zornia glochidiata Rchb. ex DC. | |
Zornia glochidiata is a leguminous herb of the Fabaceae family. It is widely distributed in the Sahel regions of West Africa, and is reputed to be an important forage plant in the region.[1]
Zornia glochidiata is an annual herb with erect or decumbent stems, which can grow up to 45 cm (18 in) tall. Compound and broad leaves, two foliate; leaflets, ovate - lanceolate, acute at apex and up to 45 mm × 15 mm (1.77 in × 0.59 in), glabrescent or pubescent beneath.[2] The stipules are lanceolate in shape and can grow up to 15 mm (0.59 in) in length.