Psoralea pinnata

Psoralea pinnata

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Psoralea
Species:
Psoralea pinnata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple, white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies, birds
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown after fire; seeds germinate readily post-fire.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash