Amorpha fruticosa, commonly known as 'false indigo,' is a plant species with a widespread presence. Native to North America, particularly the United States, desert false indigo has been introduced across significant parts of Europe and Asia, where it is cultivated for various purposes. Additionally, desert false indigo has established itself in parts of Oceania. While desert false indigo is appreciated for its ornamental value in cultivated landscapes, in certain areas of Europe, it is sometimes thought to exhibit invasive tendencies, potentially leading to ecosystem disruptions. This cultivation and naturalization showcase desert false indigo's broad adaptability to diverse environmental conditions.

Desert false indigo is a perennial shrub with characteristic, long inflorescences, often cultivated as an ornamental plant. However, it also displays invasive behavior in some regions of Europe and North America.

The optimal time to manage desert false indigo is in the late winter or early spring, before it begins its growth cycle and goes to seed. Removal or control should occur before it reaches the flowering stage to prevent seed dispersal.