Biserrula pelecinus subsp. leiocarpa
Biserrula pelecinus subsp. leiocarpa
- Native to:
- Djibouti | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Biserrula
- Species:
- Biserrula pelecinus subsp. leiocarpa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, beneficial insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat requires scarification for optimal germination. Seeds may have variable dormancy levels.
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