Amorpha fruticosa False indigo (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Amorpha fruticosa
False indigo
Deciduous shrub
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The Amorpha fruticosa plant species is found in Southern N. America. Locally naturalized in S. and C. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as False indigo.

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Latin Name:  Amorpha fruticosa
Common Name:  False indigo
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  River banks, rich moist thickets etc[43, 184].

General Uses: Plants have an extensive root system and are also fairly wind tolerant, they can be planted as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion[200]. Resinous pustules on the plant contain 'amorpha', a contact and stomachic insecticide that also acts as an insect repellent[57, 200]. The stems are used as bedding[61]. The plant contains some indigo pigment and can be used to make a blue dye[169]. Unfortunately, the pigment is only present in very small quantities, there is not enough to harvest commercially[169].

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