Yellow Tephrosia (Tephrosia vogelii) from the Fabaceae family features small, flattened seeds (3-5mm diameter) with distinctive yellow-brown coloration. This tropical legume germinates in 10-14 days, maturing in 150-180 days, growing 1-2.5m tall requiring 50-75cm spacing. Plant 1-2cm deep when temperatures reach 20°C in well-draining soil with pH 5.5-7.0. Tephrosia thrives in full sun, tolerates poor soils, and requires minimal maintenance. The plant contains natural insecticidal compounds valuable for organic pest control. Harvest when pods brown and split, yielding seeds that store 2-3 years. Primarily grown as a soil improver, green manure crop, and for traditional medicinal applications rather than food consumption.