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Caragana sinica Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Caragana sinica plant species is found in E. Asia - N. China. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. chamlagu. Lam. Robinia sinica. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Caragana sinica Family: Leguminosae Author: (Bucholz.)Rehd. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Prefers full sun and a light sandy dry or well-drained soil[1, 11, 200]. Does not require a rich soil, succeeding on marginal land[11].
This species prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, it does not grow so well in mild maritime areas such as western Britain.
The bark smells like liquorice[182].
This plant is closely related to C. ussuriensis. (Rel.)Pojark. (with which it was once united), a low shrub of rocks, forest glades and roadsides[74].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].
For further Caragana sinica gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
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