Amorpha from the Greek amorphos meaning "without shape" which refers to the flower having only one petal.

Common in moist prairie thickets and along streams and rivers in prairies throughout the Tallgrass Region. Not as common east of Illinois.

Large, bushy shrubs can reach 10 feet, generally 5 to 6 feet. Blooms from late spring to midsummer.

No medicinal or food uses reported.