The resinous pustules on some species yield the insecticide ‘amorpha’. The plant has a strong spreading root system and this makes it useful for controlling soil erosion . Resources: http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Amorpha+nana http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorpha_nana http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/amnana.htm http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/plants/wildflwr/species/amornana.htm http://www.keiriosity.com/gallery/main.php/v/plants/Fabaceae/Amorpha_nana/Amorpha_nana04.jpg.html tags: Herbs & Plants author: Mukul comments: 21824 No Comments http%3A%2F%2Ffindmeacure.com%2F2010%2F04%2F12%2F21824%2F Dwarf+Indigobush+%28Amorpha+nana+%29 2010-04-13+03%3A17%3A51 Mukul http%3A%2F%2Ffindmeacure.com%2F%3Fp%3D21824 The Genes Battle