A neurotoxin called ODAP found in a certain legume can cause a neurological disorder marked by progressive spastic paralysis of the lower limbs when that legume is eaten as a staple food during famine. Which pulse is being described?
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Correct answer: Lathyrus sativus
Lathyrus sativus (Khesari dal) contains a neurotoxin called ODAP. Prolonged consumption as a primary food source can lead to paralysis of the lower limbs, known as lathyrism.
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