Tephrosia virginiana Catgut (Leguminosae)

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Tephrosia virginiana
Catgut
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The Tephrosia virginiana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Hampshire to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Catgut.

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Latin Name:  Tephrosia virginiana
Common Name:  Catgut
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)Pers.

Known Hazards:  Contact with the plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[222]. The seeds are toxic[222].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sandy woods and openings[43].

Propagation Notes: Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in a greenhouse in spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting out in the following spring or early summer.

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