Sophora japonica is a deciduous tree, 6-25 meters high. The tree has a spherical crown, many branches and dense leaves, a long flowering period and a canopy of green shade. The dry skin is dark gray, the branchlets are green, and the lenticels are obvious. The odd-numbered pinnate compound leaves are 15-25 cm long;

The leaf rachis is hairy and the base is tubular; the leaflets are 9-14, ovate-oblong, the apex is tapered and has a thin process, and the base is broadly wedge-shaped. , grayish white below, sparsely pubescent. ?

The panicle is terminal; the calyx is bell-shaped, with 5 small teeth; the corolla is milky white, the flag petals are broad and heart-shaped, with short claws and purple veins, the edges of the wing petals and keels are slightly purple, and the stamens 10 items.

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1. Garden uses

Featured tree species commonly used in Chinese courtyards. It has strong fast-growing properties, soft material, elasticity, straight texture, easy processing, and corrosion resistance. The flower buds can be used as dyes, the pulp can be used as whole grass, and the seeds can be used as feed.

It is also a tree species used for windbreak and sand fixation, timber and economic forest. It is a good pruning tree and street tree species in urban and rural areas.

2. Economic uses

It is an excellent nectar plant; the seeds are pressed for oil for industrial use; the exocarp of Sophora japonica can be used to extract stuffing sugar, etc.; the wood is used for construction or making agricultural tools and For furniture; has strong resistance to toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide and chlorine.

Sophora japonica has high economic value. The wood is resistant to water and moisture, is elastic, and has excellent material. The flowers can be grown as whole plants, and can also be used to make pigments. The seeds can be pressed for oil to make soap. ? Sophora japonica is a symbol of auspiciousness, joy and happiness.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Huai