Summary ³

Sophora tomentosa, also known as necklacepod, yellow necklacepod, and occasionally as silver bush, is a pantropical shrub or small tree in the family Fabaceae. It commonly ranges in height from 4 to 10 feet and often occurs in coastal conditions and near wetlands. The common name Necklacepod is derived from the characteristic string of seed pods that develop after its yellow flowers germinate into seeds.

Contributor ⁴

Melisa Trockels

Interesting Facts ⁵

This plant is known to attract butterflies. The seeds are not safe to eat and contain cytisine which is a purgative.

Source: Gilman EF. Sophora tomentosa. University of Florida: Fact Sheet FPS-552. 1999. Available from http://hort.ufl.edu/shrubs/SOPTOMA.PDF

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