| Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
hairy indigo
Indigofera hirsuta |
| Plant Family : | Fabaceae |
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| Plant Form : | herb |
| Growth Habit : | Sparsely branched, sprawling to erect, annual herb, 60cm tall, hairy all over. |
| Description : | Has been suspected of poisoning stock. Hasn't shown any tendency to invade pasture or cultivation. Was introduced to South America, Florida and Texas where it is cultivated as a cover crop and green manure. |
| Distribution : | Throughout QLD. Except the south west. Found on roadsides, vacant allotments, trampled ground and area disturbed for agriculture. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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| Additional info .. | locations seen (6) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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