Classification

• 2 types:

A) Cajanas cajan var bicolor:

• Generally called Arhar.
• Late maturing type (240-270 days) tall (up to 4m) heavily branched perennial shrub.
• Possess yellow flowers with purple or red streaks.
• Flower during December to February.
• Have dark colored pods containing 4-5 big seeds (1000 seed weight= 100 -120g).

B) Cajanas cajan var flavous:

• Generally known as Tur.
• Are early maturing (155-165 days) smaller annual shrubs.
• Flower during September-November producing yellow flowers.
• They have green pods containing 2-3 smaller seeds (1000-seed weight= 65-90g).