| Sophora tomentosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Sophora |
| Species: | S. tomentosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Sophora tomentosa L.[1] |
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Sophora tomentosa, also known as Necklacepod, Yellow Necklacepod, and occasionally as Silver bush, is a pantropical[1] 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.[2] The common name Necklacepod is derived from the characteristic string of seed pods that develop after its yellow flowers germinate into seeds.
Necklacepod is a nectar plant for bees, butterflies, and in parts of the Americas hummingbirds as well. It is suggested for use by native plant enthusiasts in Florida as a good landscape plant for xeriscaping[3] but it only naturally occurs in coastal counties in the central and southern part of the state,[2] while closely related varieties occur in Texas, and the Caribbean.[4] The variety of Necklacepod growing in Australia is considered an endangered species in some areas due to the clearing of coastal habitat and displacement by invasive species.[5]
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