natural herbs
Colorado River Hemp
Sesbania herbacea
Herb: Colorado River Hemp
Latin name: Sesbania herbacea
Synonyms: Emerus herbacea, Sesbania exaltata, Sesbania macrocarpa
Family: Leguminosae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
3 m(9 3/4 foot)
Habitat of Colorado River Hemp:
Fields and low ground.Other uses of the herb:
A strong fibre obtained from the bark can be used for making nets etc. It was a very important fibre plant for the native North American Indians.Propagation of Colorado River Hemp:
Seed -Cultivation of the herb:
Fields and low ground.Medicinal use of Colorado River Hemp:
None knownKnown hazards of Sesbania herbacea:
The seeds may be poisonous.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.