Among the options listed below, what is the scientific name of sunhemp?

(a) Sesbania aculeata

(b) Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

(c) Vigna unguiculata

(d) None of the above

The correct answer to this question is option (d) None of the above

The botanical name of sunhemp is Crotalaria juncea. It grows efficiently in warm or summer weather. They are frost-intolerant, but remain unaffected by drought. It is an annual tropical leguminous plant of the Fabaceae family. Sunhemp is used as a cover crop to improve the soil fertility, conserve soil water, and prevent soil erosion.

It is a herbaceous shrub with an average height of 1–3 metres. It is widely used as a natural/green manure. It is also high in fibre and hence can be used in the production of paper, rope, rug yarn, etc.

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