L48 (I), Hi (I), Pr (I), Vi (I)PlantaeSpecies
Pigeonpea
Cajanus cajan
Millsp. (L.)
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Pea family
Genus
Cajanus
Species
Cajanus cajan
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Subshrub, Shrub
Active Growth
Year Round
EdibleYes
US Distribution
Found in 2 states
Present
Not Present
Territories
Puerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsGuamAmerican SamoaNorthern Mariana Islands
Distribution Details
Territories
PrVi
Also Known As
Cajanus indicusCajanus indicus var. flavusCytisus guineensisCajanus pseudocajanCajanus striatusCajanus luteusCajanus obcordifoliaCajanum thoraCajanus bicolorCajanus flavusCytisus cajanCytisus pseudocajanCajanus indicus var. maculatusCajanus indicus var. bicolorCytisus mollis
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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