Parryella filifolia

Botanical Description

Parryella filifolia is a much-branched shrub with pliable, whip-like stems; it grows around 1 metre tall. The plant spreads by means of suckers to form thickets[ 1309 Title The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation Publication Author Allen O.N.; Allen E.K. Publisher University of Wisconsin Year 1981 ISBN 0-333-32221-5 Description An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus. ]. The plant is a traditionally important source of basketry material within its native range, where it is also used medicinally[ 216 Title Ethnobotany of the Hopi Publication Author Whiting. A. F. Publisher North Arizona Society of Science and Art Year 1939 ISBN - Description A very good guide the the plant uses of the N. American Hopi Indians. ]. It is also a usefull stabilizer in sandy soils.