17,510 observationsLeast Concern
Siberian peashrub
Caragana arborescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fabales βΊFamily: Fabaceae βΊGenus: Caragana
About
Caragana arborescens, the Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, or caragana, is a species of legume native to Siberia and parts of China (Heilongjiang Xinjiang) and neighboring Mongolia and Kazakhstan. It was taken to the United States by Eurasian immigrants, who used it as a food source while travelling west. In some areas of the United States it is considered an invasive species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Siberian peashrub is Caragana arborescens.
- Siberian peashrub belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Siberian peashrub belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Siberian peashrub belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Siberian peashrub belongs to the order Fabales.
- Siberian peashrub belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- Siberian peashrub belongs to the genus Caragana.