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Cicer microphyllum, known as Skip in common parlance, is a perennial legume native to the highlands of Afghanistan, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, and the West Himalaya, including Xinjiang. Cicer microphyllum (Latin: Cicer microphyllum, family Fabaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cicer microphyllum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cicer microphyllum is a member of the Fabaceae family native to AFG, NEP, PAK, CHT, WHM, and CHX. Cicer microphyllum thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is either light (sandy) or medium.
Cicer microphyllum grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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