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Siberian peashrub
Scientific Name: Caragana arborescens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Siberian Peashrub (Caragana arborescens)
The Siberian peashrub, also known as the Siberian pea-tree or simply caragana, is a hardy and versatile plant with a range of uses. It is a species of legume that can be found in various forms, from a shrub to a small tree.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the plant has thorns.
- The text mentions that both the seed and seed pods are edible.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that the plant has thorns.
- The text mentions that both the seed and seed pods are edible.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caragana arborescens
- Common Names: Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana, pea shrub, pea tree, Ross caragana
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Siberia and parts of China, specifically Heilongjiang and Manchuria.
- Introduced to North America in the mid-1700s and has since naturalized in some areas, including Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous shrub or small tree.
- Can grow to a height of 2-6 meters (6 to 19 feet), or up to 18 feet in some instances.
- Fast growth rate.
- Typically multistemmed with erect to spreading branches.
- Has yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom in May.
- The flowers attract hummingbirds and bees.
- Followed by small peas in mid-summer.
- Gray bark and branches.
Ecological Role
- Nitrogen-fixing shrub.
- Can be used as a windbreak/hedge.
- Tolerates alkalinity, drought, cold, poor soil, and wind.
Other Uses
- Edible seeds and seed pods.
- Used for dye, fiber, hedge, oil, shelterbelt, and soil stabilization.
- Medicinal uses reported for cancer of the breast and other ailments.