Caragana korshinskii
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| Caragana korshinskii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Caragana |
| Species: | C. korshinskii |
| Binomial name | |
| Caragana korshinskii | |
Caragana korshinskii, also known as the Korshinsk pea shrub, is a shrub from the genus Caragana.[1] The plant is native to sandy grass and desert areas of northern China and Mongolia.[2] This plant is a minor host of Scolytus schevyrewi (banded elm bark beetle).[citation needed] Caragana korshinskii is utilized in Northern China for both the fixation of sand and soil/water conservation.[3] This plant is found in desert regions of China and is adapted to suit that environment. This adaption is seen in its ability to survive under conditions prone to salty, cold, and dry conditions.[4]
It is commonly planted to reduce soil erosion as well as for animal feed.[5][6]
Caragana korshinskii is a dicot plant with simple leaves made up of pinnate venation and are oppositely arranged.[citation needed] The pea shrub is composed of multiple stems that range between 1–4 m in length.[7]