Amorpha canescens

Definitions of Amorpha canescens
  1. noun
    shrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; thought to indicate the presence of lead ore
    synonyms: lead plant, leadplant
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    amorpha
    any plant of the genus Amorpha having odd-pinnate leaves and purplish spicate flowers
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