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Sophora flavescens, the shrubby sophora, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to a wide area of East Asia.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
The plant is propagated mainly by **seed**: sow fresh or pre-treated seed in loose, moist soil and keep it evenly damp; germination follows within a few weeks.
Seedling & growth
Seedlings establish, forming leaves and roots; growth rate depends on light and moisture.
Flowering
The plant blooms with **pale yellow pea-like flowers, May–July**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Fruiting & harvest
After flowering the plant sets fruit and seed; **2–3-year-old roots dug in autumn–winter**.
Habitat & conservation
It is native to a wide area of East Asia.
Conservation
Shrubby sophora has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Sophora flavescens — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Sophora flavescens — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q31795573 — Wikidata,