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shoofly

Scientific Name: Caesalpinia decapetala

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Shoo-Fly Plant (Nicandra physalodes)

The term "Shoo-Fly" appears in a variety of contexts, including business names, recipes, and a well-known children's song. Most relevant to our botanical interests, however, is the Shoo-Fly plant (Nicandra physalodes), recognized as a decorative garden plant.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the Shoo-Fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) is grown as a decorative addition to the garden, suggesting its presence in home gardens.
  • The text refers to "Shoofly Leggins" for horses, implying that insects may bite or bother animals around the plant.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the Shoo-Fly plant (Nicandra physalodes) is grown as a decorative addition to the garden, suggesting its presence in home gardens.

Common Names

  • Shoo-Fly Plant

Quirky Facts

  • The pie may get its name because the sweet molasses odor attracts flies that must be &quotshooed&quot away.