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Leucaena leucocephala

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Leucaena leucocephala is a small fast-growing mimosoid tree native to southern Mexico and northern Central America. It is now naturalized throughout the tropics including parts of Asia.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Leucaena leucocephala
Genus: Leucaena
Kingdom: Plantae
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Hardiness: Zone 9
Habit: shrub
Bloom: Indeterminate

Research Topics

phytoremediation mycorrhizal-networks soil-health native-plants

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