FAMILY

Fabaceae

Species

Stylosanthes scabra

Common name(s)

Shrubby stylo

Flower colour; life form

Flowers yellow. Erect shrub to1.2 m tall.

Distinguishing features

Stems covered in rough sticky hairs, leaflets 3, veins prominent, reddish patches on lower surface. Flowers small, standard yellow, pod minute with hooked style, 1.5-2 mm long.