Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Cajanus

Species:

Cajanus reticulatus var. maritimus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or hot water treatment improves germination rates. Seeds have hard, impermeable seed coats typical of legumes.

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