Dermatophyllum secundiflorum 'Silver Peso'
Common name:
Silver Peso Mescal Bean
Silver Peso Texas Mountain Laurel
Pronunciation:
Der-ma-to-PHIL-um se-cun-da-FLOR-um
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Synonyms:
Sophora secundiflora 'Silver Peso'
Calia secundiflora 'Silver Peso'
Type:
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon:
No
- Broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree, slow growing to 12-15 ft (~3.5-4.5 m) high, distinctive silver-grey foliage and purple pea-like flowers.
- Sun and light shade, tolerates alkaline soil and intense heat. The seeds are poisonous, so remove young fruit if children are present to prevent seed development.
- Hardy to USDA Zone 7
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