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bada gokharu

Local Name	:	bada gokharu
Botanical Name	:	Pedalium murex L.
Common Name	:	Large Caltrops
Family	:	Pedaliaceae
Distribution	:	It is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Africa and South Asia. It is found in countries like India, Sri Lanka, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. In Odisha, it is found in dry, sandy soils, particularly in coastal and inland regions where the climate supports its growth in less fertile soils.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a sprawling herb with fleshy, toothed leaves and yellow, funnel-shaped flowers.

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Descriptions

It is an annual herb with a sprawling, branched stem. The plant has fleshy, oblong to ovate leaves with toothed margins and a slightly sticky surface. Its flowers are yellow, funnel-shaped, and solitary, typically blooming in the leaf axils. The fruit is a distinctive spiny capsule. The seeds inside the fruit are small and brown.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

July - September

Use(s)

It is used for treating respiratory issues, digestive disorders, and as a diuretic.