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Siberian pea-tree
Scientific Name: Caragana boisii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Caragana arborescens: The Siberian Peashrub
Caragana arborescens, commonly known as the Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, or simply caragana, is a hardy and versatile plant valued for its resilience and adaptability.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Reports suggest this plant contains toxins.
- The plant can grow into a small spiny tree or shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caragana arborescens
- Common Names: Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, pea tree, pea shrub, weeping pea tree
- Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae), the pea family
- Synonyms: Caragana boisii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Siberia, Manchuria and parts of China (Heilongjiang).
- Also found in Mongolia and other parts of Central Asia.
- Has escaped cultivation in some areas, including Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Ecological Role
- Nitrogen-fixing plant, enriching the soil.
- Provides habitat for beneficial organisms.
- Used in shelterbelts and hedges.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous shrub or small tree.
- Can grow to heights between 2 to 6 metres (approximately 6 to 20 feet).
- Upright habit with narrow branching and gray bark.
- May be multi-stemmed.
- Has bright green leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers in spring.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees.
Quirky Facts
- Pietari Kalm brought seeds to Finland in the 1740s, believing he was introducing a new edible plant.
- The pollen can cause mild allergens.