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* It is an annual plant capable of rapid plant movement—its leaflets fold together when touched. * Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or Wild Sensitive Plant) is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through...

* Sophora is one of the four genera of native legumes in New Zealand; the other three are Carmichaelia , Clianthus , and Montigena .Flowering of Kowhai is staggered, from July through to November, meaning each tree will get attention from birds.

It grows naturally in wetlands, near flowing bodies of water, sand dunes , fields, hillsides, pine barrens , and in both needleleaf and mixed-broadleaf forests. As of 1991, no known fire has killed this plant's roots.

* The green pods are commonly used as a vegetable, they have a mild flavour and should only be cooked for a short time. This will ensure the continued production of more pods by the plant.

* It is an annual plant capable of rapid plant movement—its leaflets fold together when touched. * Chamaecrista nictitans (Sensitive Partridge Pea, Small Partridge Pea or Wild Sensitive Plant) is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through...

* They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods. * Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance.

* They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods. * Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance.

Species: !Amorpha georgiana Wilbur Order: Fabales Bromhead family: Fabaceae Lindl. * This is a beautiful flowering shrub with an extremely limited range in North Carolina. Genus: !Amorpha L.

It is a hairy, erect perennial herb often exceeding a meter in height. * Lupinus albicaulis is a species of lupine known by the common name sickle-keel lupine . Each palmate leaf is made up of 5 to 10 leaflets each up to 7 centimeters long.

* It is a perennial plant to USDA Zone 6. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate (with three leaflets), each leaflet 15–30 mm long and 8–15 mm broad, green with a characteristic pale crescent in the outer half of the leaf; the petiole is 1–4 cm long,...

The species name campestre means "of the fields". * Trifolium campestre , commonly known as Hop Trefoil and Low Hop Clover , is a species of clover native to Europe and western Asia , growing in most areas, but specifically thriving on dry, sandy grassland...

It is found in Nebraska, western Oklahoma, southwestern South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. * Cercocarpus montanus is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Rosaceae known by may common names (see below) including mountain...

* Native to temperate forests, stream-banks, swamps and roadsides in northeastern Asia and Japan. * A decidious Tree growing to 22 m (72ft 2in) at a fast rate.

* It is a perennial plant to USDA Zone 6. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate (with three leaflets), each leaflet 15–30 mm long and 8–15 mm broad, green with a characteristic pale crescent in the outer half of the leaf; the petiole is 1–4 cm long,...

* Multipurpose alder tree found in the subtropical highlands of the Himalaya. * Prefers a heavy soil and a damp situation. * A fall-flowering species. * It is called Utis in Nepalese and Nepalese Alder in English .

The leaves are harvested before and during flowering, the pods are harvested when fully ripe in the autumn. A poultice of the root has been used in treating sores. The leaves area safe and effective cathartic.

It is found in Nebraska, western Oklahoma, southwestern South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. * Cercocarpus montanus is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Rosaceae known by may common names (see below) including mountain...

* A perennial grass, to 3', with erect stems and leaves, very narrow; flowers and seedheads lax; native to Eurasia. * Stipa capillata is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae , native to Europe and Asia .

* Bristly locust is perhaps the best erosion control shrub for steep sloping sites with active erosion. It should not be used for residential plantings, or anywhere that formal landscaping is desired.

The plant is native to Siberia and parts of China and neighboring Mongolia and Kazakhstan . * Extremely hardy--a plant lifted from a pot in December spent the winter in zone 5 with its bare rootball frozen to the turf--still bloomed well in the spring;...

The flowers are a very good source, when used as a body soap they leave behind a pleasant perfume on the skin. This soap is very good at removing dirt, though it does not remove oils very well.

* It is a perennial plant to USDA Zone 6. It is an ingredient in some recipes for essiac tea. * Trifolium pratense (red clover) is a species of clover native to Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa, but planted and naturalised in many other regions.

Species: !Amorpha georgiana Wilbur Order: Fabales Bromhead family: Fabaceae Lindl. * This is a beautiful flowering shrub with an extremely limited range in North Carolina. Genus: !Amorpha L.

Taste trials consistently place this root very highly, it is certainly one of our favourites. * The root is eaten cooked or raw. Unfortunately, yields are rather low and so the plant is only worthwhile growing as a taste treat, not as a staple crop.

The young shoots are used in making a refreshing cold drink. * The leaves are used as a tea substitute. It is very good. This species contains essential oils , tannins , gums and resins .

* A shrub; shiny dark green leaves to 3" long; Native to Europe. The leaves are shiny green, ovoid, 3-8 cm long and 2-6 cm broad. * An orange-red to brown dye can be obtained from the bark.

Closely related to the garden Rhubarb , Rheum rhaponticum , it has a similar purgative effect upon the human body . Its effectiveness has never been reliably proven or disproven since controlled studies have not been carried out.