20 Seeds w/Instructions
This rare find is a low-growing historic novelty heirloom plant with tiny yellow flowers, that makes a beautiful ground cover. Scorpiurus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. The pods produced are narrow and twisted and these densely-haired pods may be added to salads for interest of the unsuspecting on the food table, young seedpods are edible raw or cooked. Contains Phytoalexins which may have medicinal benefits. It is often grown as an ornamental plant and can also be used as a cover crop. It makes an interesting ground cover, delights children, and is sure to be a conversation piece. All zones.
It is perfect in containers as well. From Southern Europe, featured in a French Seed catalog the 1800s. Kids love them!
Other Names: Prickly Caterpillar, Prickly Scorpion's Tail Scorpiurus, Caterpillar Clover, Scorpioides Elegans, Scorpioides Muricata, Scorpiurus acutifolius
