 |
Virginia Tephrosia
Legume Family : Fabaceae
Latin Name : Tephrosia virginiana
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock – fair
Remarks :
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 much 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. This plant is nutritious
and palatable to all livestock. It will disappear in
heavily grazed areas.
Source: USDA-NRCS
|
