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Sesbania roxburghii Merr. - a less Known Fodder Plant


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Sesbania roxburghii Merr. (Syn. S. paludosa Pram) is a native rattle pod in rice-fields of Bengal. It is a fast growing species and potential source of fodder and green manure. Taxonomy and distribution of the plant are furnished in this note.
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D. C. S. Raju
Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, India
G. V. S. Murthy
Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, India

Abstract


Sesbania roxburghii Merr. (Syn. S. paludosa Pram) is a native rattle pod in rice-fields of Bengal. It is a fast growing species and potential source of fodder and green manure. Taxonomy and distribution of the plant are furnished in this note.