Amorpha canescens Lead plant (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Amorpha canescens
Lead plant
Deciduous shrub
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The Amorpha canescens plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Indiana to Minnesota and Manitoba, south to Kansas and New Mexico. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lead plant.

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Latin Name:  Amorpha canescens
Common Name:  Lead plant
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Dry sandy prairies, hills and woodland[43, 200].

Medicinal Information: An infusion of the leaves has been used to kill pinworms or any intestinal worms[257]. The infusion is also used to treat eczema, the report does not say it if is used internally or externally[257]. The dried and powdered leaves are applied as a salve to cuts and open wounds[257]. A decoction of the root is used to treat stomach pains[257]. A moxa of the twigs has been used in the treatment of neuralgia and rheumatism[257].

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