Thermopsis rhombifolia
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| Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richardson |
Thermopsis rhombifolia, also known as Golden Bean, Buffalo Bean, Wet Tooth, and Buffalo Flower, is a hardy perennial native to the North American plains. A member of the pea family, it grows in grassland, hillsides, and patchy woodland areas to a height of about 30 cm, and produces bright yellow golden flowers about a centimetre long. The flowers were commonly used by the natives as a source of yellow dye and were boiled in a tea as a cure for stomach ailments for people and horses. The plant has toxic properties if ingested; symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, dizziness, and abdominal pain.
This plant is a beautiful addition to an early spring garden, but is extremely aggressive and must be contained[citation needed].
[edit] References
- ^ Stories and Spaces - Buffalo Bean Retrieved 2006 April 25
- ^ Case series of Thermopsis exposure Retrieved 2006 April 25
