Sesbania vesicaria
(Jacq.) Elliott
Bagpod, Bladder pod
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSesbania vesicaria, commonly known as the bagpod or bladder pod, is a plant in the family Fabaceae native to North America. This species is a facultative hydrophyte occurring in wetlands and non-wetland areas. It is one of the 60 identified species in the genus Sesbania. The species name vesicaria is derived from the Latin word vesica, -ae meaning bladder or balloon. Sesbania vesicaria is a tall, annual herb with a single main stem, 4 to 8 feet tall. This plant species is identified as being a shrub with pinnately compound leaves.
Description
A shrub that grows each year from seed. It grows 1.3-2.6 m tall. The leaves are compound with 20-40 leaflets. The pods contain 1-3 seeds. .
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Traditional Uses
The pods are poisonous.
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Known Hazards
The pods are poisonous.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It mostly grows in wetland.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 6:568. 1901 Jul (R. M. Harper, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28:472. 1901 Dec?)
