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chick pea

Scientific Name: Cicer arietinum

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

The chickpea, scientifically known as Cicer arietinum, is a versatile legume enjoyed worldwide in countless culinary applications.

Common Names

  • Chickpea
  • Gram
  • Bengal Gram
  • Garbanzo

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cicer arietinum
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Subfamily: Faboideae

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The most common type is round and beige, but varieties also come in black, green, and red.
  • It is an annual Asian plant with edible seeds in short inflated pods.

Quirky Facts

  • Chickpeas are at the core of many recipes and even lend their name to restaurants and magazines.