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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].



Edible Uses:  An infusion of the dried leaves makes a pleasant tasting yellow-coloured tea[161, 177, 183, 257].

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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