Dwarf false indigo
Amorpha nana

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A bean family herb. It grows 30-90 cm tall. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The flowers are purple and in clusters. The fruit are small pods.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows on ricky and sandy soil. It suits hardiness zones 3-6.

Countries/locations it is found in

USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Probably not edible.

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amorpha microphylla Pursh; Amorpha punctata Raf.;