How to identify Fountain bush (Psoralea pinnata)

How to identify Fountain bush (Psoralea pinnata)

Fountain bush, also known as Albany broom, Taylorina, Dally pine

Fountain bush is an erect, evergreen shrub that can grow to a height of approximately 8-10 feet (2.4-3 meters) with a spread of over 10 feet (3 meters). This shrub tends towards a tree-like form as it matures, often exhibiting a bare base. The stems are cloaked in dark green, pinnately compound leaves, featuring needle-shaped, soft leaflets. During spring and summer, it boasts a profusion of 1/2 inch (about 1.3 cm) wide flowers, with an attractive blend of lavender-blue and white hues, that exude a sweet fragrance. These pea-like blossoms predominantly decorate the branch tips.

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Tree, Shrub

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Tall evergreen shrub reaching 8-10 feet (2.4-3 meters) in height with a wide spread.

Pinnately compound dark green leaves with needle-shaped, soft leaflets.

Spring/summer flowers in lavender-blue and white hues, 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide, sweetly fragrant.

Pea-like blossoms predominantly adorn branch tips during flowering season.

Mature specimens exhibit a tree-like form with a bare base, distinguishing it from typical shrubs.

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Key Facts About Fountain bush

Attributes of Fountain bush

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Plant Height

3 m

Spread

3 m

Flower Size

2.5 cm

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Scientific Classification of Fountain bush

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Legumes, milkworts and allies

Family

Legume

Genus

White tumbleweed

Species

Fountain bush (Psoralea pinnata)

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Distribution Map of Fountain bush

Fountain bush is native to parts of Southern Africa, where it is commonly found. Outside its native region, fountain bush has a presence across various continents such as Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Fountain bush is also cultivated in certain areas, with a preference for its ornamental value. In some regions, like Oceania, fountain bush is considered to potentially have an impact on local ecosystems, though the extent of this is approached with caution. The overall cultivation and spread of fountain bush are balanced with careful consideration of its environmental effects.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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