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Yellow Pea-Bush (Sesbania cannabina)

Sesbania cannabina, commonly known as Yellow Pea-Bush, is a fast-growing legume native to Australia and New Zealand, often used for fiber and soil improvement.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but well-drained. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Optimal growth in sunny locations.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil moist but well-drained. Avoid waterlogging.

Increase watering during dry spells.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

As a legume, it fixes nitrogen.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

1-3 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Aeschynomene cannabina Retz.
Coronilla cannabina (Retz.) Willd.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusSesbania
  • speciesSesbania cannabina
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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