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mountain false indigo

Scientific Name: Amorpha glabra

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Desert False Indigo and its Many Names

This page explores the fascinating world of false indigo plants, focusing on various species and their unique characteristics. We'll delve into their nomenclature, distribution, and potential interactions with the environment.

Scientific and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Amorpha fruticosa (for desert false indigo/indigo bush), Amorpha glabra (Mountain False Indigo), Amorpha georgiana var. confusa (Georgia False Indigo), Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo), Baptisia lactea (White False Indigo), Baptista tinctoria (wild indigo).
  • Common Names: Desert False Indigo, Indigo Bush, Blue Wild Indigo, Mountain False Indigo, Mountain Indigo, Wild Indigo, False Indigo, Appalachian Indigo-bush, Georgia False Indigo.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Fabaceae (mentioned in connection to Baptisia).

Distribution and Habitat

  • Desert false indigo (Amorpha fruticosa) is a shrub.
  • Mountain false indigo (Amorpha glabra) grows in lower mountain valleys of San Diego.
  • Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) and Perennial False Indigo are native North American wildflowers.
  • Appalachian Indigo-bush is found in the western mountains.
  • References to locations such as Georgia.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that seeds need to be nicked before sowing because they have a hard seed cover.

Traditional Uses

  • False indigo contains indigo pigment that can be used to make dye.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mention of plants being bee forage plants (in a general context, not specifically Amorpha).
  • Reference to possible drug interactions with Mountain-Sweet.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a community that shares gardening tips.
  • Discover Life has a page about the biology of Amorpha glabra (Mountain False Indigo).
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database is mentioned in relation to a photo.
  • Wikimedia Commons hosts media files, including images of Amorpha glabra.