Amorpha canescens

     Lead Plant

Fabaceae

  Fruit Type:  Legume

  Fruiting Period:  Sep - Oct

  Flowering Period:  May - Aug

  Color:  Dark gold to brown

  Size:  2 x 3 mm

  Shape:  Oval with arched end

  Surface Features:  Smooth and glossy

  Scarification:  Required

  Stratification:  10 days

  Cotyledons:  Round with entire margins

  Leaf arrangement:  Alternate

  Leaves (early): Simple, round, petiole, entire with notched tip, no hairs, midvein

  Leaves (later):  Pinnately compound, petiole, entire with notched tip, no hairs, midvein

  Other:  Small, dark, threadlike stipules