Question

Scientific name of sunn hemp is

• A. Crotalaria juncea
• B. Erythrina indica
• C. Arachis hypogea
• D. Glycine max
• E. Dalbergia sisso

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Crotalaria juncea

Crotolaria juncea, commonly known as sunn hemp, Indian hemp is a tropical Asian plant belonging to legume family Fabaceae.. It is generally considered to as originated in Indian. It is now widely grown throughout the tropics and subtropics as a source of green manure, fodder and lignified fibre. It is also used as biofuel. It is an annual plant and it is an important summer cover crop in the United States. Hence, the scientific name of Sunn hemp is Crotalaria juncea. So, the correct answer is 'Crotalaria juncea'.