Zhiwu Mingshi Tukao (Vol. 2)

Volume 2: Grains

Chickpea

original: 回回豆, Huíhuí dòu; literally "Muslim bean," a name indicating its historical introduction to China from West or Central Asia. Scientifically known as Cicer arietinum, also called the Garbanzo bean.

The accompanying woodcut illustration depicts the chickpea plant in detail, showcasing its compound leaves with small serrated leaflets and the distinctively swollen, oblong seed pods that are characteristic of this species.

Technical Terms:
Grains original: 穀類, Gǔlèi; a broad category in traditional Chinese botany that includes cereals, pulses (legumes), and certain starchy seeds.
Volume original: 卷, Juàn; literally "scroll," referring to the specific chapter or division of the multi-volume work.