Red lentil (musuro)

Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Lens culinaris
Family
Fabaceae
Distinguishing Characters
i) The seed is about 0.5 cm in diameter, in the characteristic lens shape.
ii) The seeds are red in colour and sometimes mottled.
Photo of Seed
Description

i) Lentil is an edible pulse, is a busy annual plant.

ii) Red lentil is a self-pollinating crop.

iii)Seeds are presence inside pods. Each pod contains two seeds.