Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Amorpha L. [510]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

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description_en: Genus of 15 species of deciduous shrubs from North America, found in dry, often sandy areas, such as prairies, scrub, and hills, and sometimes in woodland and on riverbanks. They are grown for their aromatic leaves, which are alternate and pinnate, comprising 7-45 leaflets, and their dense, erect racemes of small flowers, which have only a single petal (the standard). They are also valued for their ability to thrive on very poor, dry soils, particularly where temperatures fall to -30°C (-22°F) or below. Grow in a mixed or shrub border.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow pre-soaked or scarified seed in autumn in containers in an open frame. Separate rooted suckers of A. fruticosa in autumn or winter.

pests_en: Vulnerable to rust and mildew.

description_ja:

comment: N.America

comment_ja: クロバナエンジュ，イタチハギ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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