Species PlantsGoat's Rue

Goat's Rue

Tephrosia virginiana

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Goat's Rue (Tephrosia virginiana)

Goat's Rue is a perennial with pink and white pea-like flowers and silky foliage. It is a nitrogen-fixing plant, improving soil quality where it grows.

Habitat
Found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.
Diet
Attracts bees and other pollinators with its blooms.
How common
Uncommon

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