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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.