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A silver-leaved prairie shrub with roots fifteen feet deep — the indicator species of healthy, undisturbed prairie.
SIZELeadplant, a small native warm-season perennial leguminous shrub, is a resilient and valuable component of prairie ecosystems across the central one-half of the United States, stretching from Mexico to Canada. Its presence serves as an indicator of the prairie’s excellent health and ecological integrity.
Its presence signals healthy, well-managed prairie.
Among the deepest-rooted plants on the prairie.
Woody legume feeding the stand around it.
Distinctive gray-silver leaves with purple bloom spikes.
Heavily worked by native bees during bloom.
Individual plants persist for decades.
Disappears under heavy grazing — manage accordingly.
