Vigna aconitifolia is a drought-resistant legume, commonly grown in arid and semi-arid regions of India. It is commonly called mat bean, moth bean, matki, or dew bean. The pods, sprouts, and protein-rich seeds of this crop are commonly consumed in India. Moth bean can be grown on many soil types, and can also act as a pasture legume. The moth bean is a creeping annual herbaceous plant that grows to approximately 40 cm high. Yellow flowers on their hairy and densely packed branches develop into yellow-brown pods, 2 to 3 inches in length, The seeds of these pods contain approximately 22-24% protein.
