Plant Details

Amorpha fruticosa

False indigo

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General Information

Scientific name: Amorpha fruticosa
Also known as: False indigo

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.50 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Oil
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Dye, Insecticide, Oil, Repellent, Windbreak, Carbon farming, Fragrant

Description

The damaged fruits are used as a spice. Here it is meant that the damaged fruits can be used as a spice.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10