A drought-resistant legume plant (Crotalaria juncea) grown in Africa and Asia for fiber, fodder, and soil improvement.
From Hindi 'uśar' or Gujarati 'auśar', referring to this plant native to South Asia. The word entered English through colonial trade contacts and agricultural documentation.
Aushar is a superhero plant in dry regions—it actually improves the soil while it grows, making it perfect for farmers dealing with poor land and little water. Many African farmers are rediscovering it as climate change makes water scarcer.
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