Fabaceae FAMILY
Caragana decorticans
Caragana decorticans
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Caragana decorticans is a densely-branched, spiny, deciduous shrub or a small tree; it can grow up to 5.4 metres tall[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a tying material.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeAsia - Afghanistan to northern Pakistan
HabitatFound in the uppoer Himalayas at elevations of 2,400 - 2,700 metres[ 287 Title Flora of Pakistan Publication Author Website http://www.efloras.org Publisher Year ISBN Description As of 2006, there is not much information on habitats available, but it is being developed and promises to be an excellent resource. ].