Psoralea pinnata
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Psoralea pinnata is a flowering plant in the subfamily of Schmetterlingsblütler (Faboideae) within the family of the Leguminosae (Fabaceae). It is only native to South Africa and Mozambique.
description
Psoralea pinnata grows as an independently upright shrub or small tree and reaches heights of several meters. The imparipinnate leaves possess mm with a length of 50 and a width of only 3 mm, almost needle-shaped pinna leaflet , they smell fragrant with injuries.
The flowers are at the end of the branches or in the uppermost leaf axils. The zygomorphic flowers smell of grapes. The five petals are purple-blue to white. The flowering period in their homeland extends from October to December. In Europe and North America it is used as an ornamental plant and accordingly flowers in spring.
Dissemination and use
Psoralea pinnata is native to South Africa and Mozambique and is quite widespread there. It was introduced in India, Australia and New Zealand. It grows along rivers and streams or in other places with a very good water supply.
Psoralea pinnata is also used as an ornamental plant. The first reports of cultivation in England date from around 1690.