|
Baptisia australis Wild indigo (1 Page of 5) The Baptisia australis plant species is found in Eastern and Central N. America - Pennsylvania to Georgia, west to Texas, Nebraska and Indiana. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild indigo. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. exaltata. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Baptisia australis Common Name: Wild indigo Family: Leguminosae Author: (L.)R.Br. Known Hazards: A report says that the plant is potentially toxic[222]. Mature Height: 1.5 Mature Width: 0.6 Habitat: Rich woods and alluvial thickets, often on river banks[43].
General Uses: A blue dye is obtained from the plant[257]. No more information is given, but it is likely to be the leaves that are used[K].
For further Baptisia australis gardening information click on one of the blue links below Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses
The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'. View their bibliography

|