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Agasti

Local Name	:	Agasti
Botanical Name	:	Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Poir.
Common Name	:	Hummingbird tree
Family	:	Fabaceae
Distribution	:	Globally, it is found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Southeast Asia. In India, it grows in the southern states, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. In Odisha, it is found in cultivated areas. The plant thrives in lowland areas with abundant water.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a small, fast-growing tree with sparse branches, growing up to 8-15 meters tall. It has pinnate leaves, long clusters of large white or red flowers, and long, slender pods containing seeds.

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Descriptions

It is a small, deciduous tree that can grow up to 8-15 meters tall with a short trunk and sparse branches. The leaves are pinnately compound, with numerous small, oblong leaflets arranged alternately. Its flowers are large, showy, and pendulous, typically white, red, or pink. The fruit is a long, slender, cylindrical pod, 30-50 cm in length, containing numerous flat seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

October- February

Use(s)

Flowers are used as vegetable. The juice of the bark is used for diarrhea and dysentery.