Kachri
A much branched perennial, prostrate herb, common in sandy areas, mostly on fallow fields. Stem is angular with rough hispid hairs. Young part of stem is densely hairy with simple tendrils. Leaves 3-5 lobed have dentate
margins and hairs on both sides. Male and female flowers are solitary and yellow in colour. Fruits obovoid, rounded, ellipsoid and variegated with green stripes consisting of white elongated seeds. Flowering and fruiting in
August to November-December.
Part used: Fruit, Seed and Root
Usage: Ripe fruits are eaten as vegetable, dried fruits digestive. The decoction of root act as mild purgative. Seeds have cooling action and useful in bilious disorders.
Agrotechniques : Proper Agrotechniques are not available though it can be propagated through seeds.