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Falso Indigo

False indigo is native to North America. Plants reach a height of 3 feet. Flowers resemble pea flowers and range in color from blue to violet. Broken stems release a sap that turns deep blue when it comes in contact with air. Flowers produce pods that contain seeds.

Young false indigo leaves False indigo flower buds Close-up of flowers in bloom. False indigo flowers are arranged on an upright arrangement up to 16 inches long. False indigo plant with flowers False indigo mature pods