| Crop ID | 10001002795 |
| Name | Desi Chickpea |
| Scientific Name | Cicer arietinum |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Infraspecific Category | Variety (varietas) |
| Synonyms | NULL |
| Crop Type | Temporary |
| Notes | These chickpeas are smaller, darker-colored, and have a rough coat. They are primarily grown in the Indian subcontinent and parts of East Africa. "Desi" simply means "local" or "native" in several Indian languages. |
| Metadata ID | 9785 |