Psoralea pinnata
L.
Blue pine weed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPsoralea pinnata is an erect evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to a height between 1.5 metres (5 ft) and 4 metres (13 ft) tall.
Description
An erect shrub. It grows 1.5- 4 m tall. The leaves are narrow and deep green. They are deeply divided. They are 4 cm long. The leaves are in crowded alternate spirals. The flowers are blue or white and pea like. The flowers have a sweet smell. They occur in clusters at the ends of the branches. The fruit are small pods with a single seed.
Edible Uses
The plant is a source of light, good-flavoured honey.
Traditional Uses
The source or a light good flavoured honey.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Australia, Eswatini, New Zealand, South Africa, Southern Africa, St Helena, Swaziland, Tasmania,
Also Known As
Taylorina
References (5)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 110
- Sp. pl. 2:762. 1753
- Swaziland's Flora Database http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora
- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 30
- von Breitenbach, F., 1985, Southern Cape Tree Guide. Department of Environment Affairs, Forestry Branch. Pamphlet 360 Pretoria p 10
