Fabaceae Family

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Genista Tinctoria

Description Genista Tinctoria, commonly known as dyer’s greenwood or dyer’s weed, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe, including the British Isles, and parts of Asia. The plant grows up to 1 meter tall and has slender, erect stems that are covered with small, dark green leaves. In the summer months,…
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Hippocrepis Biflora

Description Hippocrepis Biflora, commonly known as Two-flowered Horse-shoe Vetch, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 50cm tall, with a woody base and several stems branching from it. The plant produces small, yellow flowers that bloom from June to August, and fruits in the form of long,…
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Astragalus Tephrodes

Description Astragalus Tephrodes is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as the Ash-gray Milk Vetch and is native to North America. The plant can grow up to 3 feet in height and has a spread of 1 to 2 feet. It has a deep taproot system that makes it drought-tolerant. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Astragalus Allochrous Var. Playanus

Description Astragalus Allochrous Var. Playanus is a plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is commonly known as the legume or pea family. It is native to the United States, particularly in the states of Arizona and New Mexico. This plant species is also known as Playa Milkvetch, which is derived from its habitat and the appearance of…
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Astragalus Didymocarpus

Description Astragalus Didymocarpus, also known as Twin-pod Astragalus, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the western United States, particularly in California and Nevada. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It produces clusters of pink to purple flowers that bloom in the spring…
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Astragalus Agrestis

Description Astragalus Agrestis is a plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as “Field Milkvetch” and is native to North America. It is known for its ability to survive in harsh environments and can be found in desert regions, grasslands, and forests. This plant has a unique ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which makes…
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Aspalathus Ciliaris

Description Aspalathus Ciliaris is a plant species that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is commonly found in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. The plant species is known for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers that bloom in the summer months. The plant is also known as “Rooibos” or “Red bush” and is famous for its health benefits…
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Aspalathus Alopecurus

Description Aspalathus Alopecurus is a species of shrubs belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa and is known for its medicinal properties. The plant has a woody stem, grows up to 2 meters in height, and has needle-like leaves that are green in color. It produces small yellow flowers that bloom…
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Argyrolobium Incanum

Description Argyrolobium Incanum, commonly known as silver-leaved laburnum, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this plant is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height and spreads up to 1.5 meters in width. The leaves are silvery-grey, and the…
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Andira Inermis

Description Andira Inermis, commonly known as the cabbage bark tree, is a tropical tree species belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to South and Central America, specifically found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. The tree can grow up to 30 meters in height and has a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 60cm. The bark of…
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