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Plant Name:

Lead Plant

Scientific Name:

Amorpha canescens

Description:

Lead Plant is a native perennial shrub with grayish-green leaves and spikes of purplish-blue flowers.

Habitat:

Dry, rocky prairies, open woodlands

Fauna:

Lead Plant provides habitat and food for various insects, including bees and butterflies.

Growing Conditions:

Lead Plant is adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions, from dry to moist soils, and can tolerate full sun.

Uses:

Lead Plant has historical uses among Native American tribes for its medicinal properties.

Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):

No

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Poisonous:

No

Fun Facts:

Lead Plant gets its name from the lead-like gray appearance of its foliage.

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