Also known as, “Goat’s rue”, Devil’s shoestring”, and “Catgut”.
Flowers April to June.
Adapted to sandy soils of plains, clearings and open wood stands.
Roots of this plant contain rotenone, an insecticide, and fish poison.
In a weakened form, it was used medicinally by the Indians and early settlers. The strong, roots were boiled by the Cherokee, and a weak tea was given to the children to make them strong and muscular.
Deer browse the foliage; bobwhite quail and wild turkey will consume the seed.
