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Gokhura

Local Name	:	Gokhura
Botanical Name	:	Tribulus terrestris L.
Common Name	:	Tackweed
Family	:	Zygophyllaceae
Distribution	:	It is found in coastal regions of Odisha and distributed throughout subtropical parts of India. It grows in tropical and warm temperate regions around the world.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a small, annual plant, known for its ability to thrive in dry climates and medicinal properties.

Descriptions

It is an herbaceous plant that reaches a height of about 15-30 centimeters. It has robust, prostrate stems that spread out along the ground. The stems and branches are pilose and young parts are silky-villous. Leaves are stipulate, opposite usually unequal, and abruptly pinnate. Leaflets are 5-8 in pairs. The flowers are yellow in color and solitary

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March - September

Use(s)

Whole plant is used against urine infections.