bamert seed logo
virginia tephrosia close up

Virginia Tephrosia

LATIN NAME
Tephrosia virginiana

LONGEVITY
Perennial

SEASON
Warm

ORIGIN
Native

DETAILS:

  • 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.
  • Is nutritious and palatable to all livestock.
  • Will disappear in heavily grazed areas.

QUALITY TRAITS

Bamert Seed

You May Also Like