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Indigofera himalayensis

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Indigofera himalayensis
'Silk Road' cultivar
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Indigofera
Species:
I. himalayensis
Binomial name
Indigofera himalayensis

Indigofera himalayensis, the Himalayan indigo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the western Himalayas.[1] It is a deciduous shrub reaching 1.5 m (5 ft), with a cultivar called 'Silk Road' that is readily available in commerce.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Indigofera himalayensis Ali". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Indigofera himalayensis 'Silk Road' Himalayan indigo 'Silk Road'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022. RHS Plants Shop Buy online ... 13 suppliers