
Psoralea pinnata
Psoralea pinnata
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Psoralea pinnata is an erect, much-branched shrub or small tree usually growing around 2 - 4 metres tall[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. , 295 Title PlantZAfrica.com Publication Author Website http://www.plantzafrica.com Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants. , 394 Title Flora Capensis Publication Author Hiern. W.P.; Brown N.E. Website http://www.aluka.org/action/doBrowse?sa=1&st=662543&execbr=&sls= Publisher Year 1909 ISBN Description Rather dated, and many of the botanical names have been changed since it was written, but contains a wealth of information about plants of southern Africa. It can be downloaded or viewed online. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its floral display.