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Scurfpea – Plant

LATIN NAME
Psoralea tenuiflora

LONGEVITY
Perennial

SEASON
Warm

ORIGIN
Native

DETAILS:

  • Also known as, “Wild alfalfa”, “Wedgeleaf scurfpea”, “Scurfy pea” and “Slimflower scurfpea”.
  • Flowers May to September.
  • Adapted to sandy or rocky soils in prairies, non-grazed pastures, openings and edges of woodlands.
  • Used by deer and antelope but not readily eaten by livestock.
  • Drought resistant.

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