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Psorothamnus emoryi (A.Gray) Rydb. is a plant in the Fabaceae family, order Fabales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Psorothamnus emoryi (A.Gray) Rydb. (Psorothamnus emoryi (A.Gray) Rydb.)
Plantae

Psorothamnus emoryi (A.Gray) Rydb.

Psorothamnus emoryi (A.Gray) Rydb.

Psorothamnus emoryi is a 1–1m tall fragrant shrub used for dyes and stains, with grayish-white leaves and purple-white pea flowers.

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Family
Genus
Psorothamnus
Order
Fabales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Psorothamnus emoryi (A.Gray) Rydb.

Growth Form and Size

Psorothamnus emoryi is a shrub that reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet, or approximately 1 meter.

Leaf Characteristics

Its leaves are covered in hairs and have a grayish-white color, which helps reflect sunlight.

Flower Morphology

It produces terminal clusters of purple and white, pea-shaped flowers.

Flowering Period

Flowering occurs between March and June, and continues until the hot, dry conditions of early to mid-summer arrive.

Plant Properties and Uses

The plant is both fragrant and oily, and it has been used to make dyes and stains.

Photo: (c) Pro Esteros, A.C., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pro Esteros, A.C. · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Fabales Fabaceae Psorothamnus

More from Fabaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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