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littleleaf peashrub

Scientific Name: Caragana microphylla

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Littleleaf Peashrub (Caragana microphylla)

The Littleleaf Peashrub, scientifically known as Caragana microphylla, is a woody plant often referred to as peashrub due to its relation to legumes.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a shrub, Caragana microphylla may contain woody components.
  • As a legume, it produces seeds, and plant seeds can sometimes be a concern for animals if ingested in large quantities.

Considerations for Children

  • As a shrub, Caragana microphylla may contain woody components.
  • As a legume, it produces seeds, and plant seeds can sometimes be a concern for children if ingested in large quantities.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Caragana microphylla Lam.
  • Common Names: Littleleaf Peashrub, Peashrub
  • Family: Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 565609

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to East Asia.
  • Found in boreal to warm temperate regions.
  • Adapted to arid to semi-arid climates.
  • Cultivated in places like Winnipeg, Headingley, and Oak Bluff in Manitoba, Canada.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Grows as a shrub, ranging from large to very large.
  • Can reach up to 18 feet in height.
  • Develops a bare stem with ramifications developing towards the crown.
  • Exhibits smaller, shiny green compound leaves.
  • Produces light yellow flowers.

Ecological Role

  • Used as an excellent screen or hedge plant.

Cultivation

  • Prefers dry, sandy, sunny, or semi-sunny locations.
  • Thrives in various soil types.
  • Recommended for Zone 3 hardiness.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Grown in proximity to quaking aspen and other plants in garden settings.

Quirky Facts

  • The "Mongolian Silver Spires" variety is noted for its unique habit, appearance, and cultural needs.

Resources

  • Daves's Garden provides a community for sharing tips and ideas.
  • OMC Seeds offers seeds for sale online.
  • PLANTS Database (US Department of Agriculture)
  • TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)
  • GRIN Taxonomy checklist
  • PubMed (biomedical literature database)