What is "leadplant"

leadplant \leadplant\ n. A shrub ( Amorpha canescens) of sandy woodlands and streambanks of the Western U. S. having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; it is thought to indicate the presence of lead ore.

Syn: lead plant, Amorpha canescens.

n. ''Amorpha canescens'', a tall deciduous shrub in the pea family, native to North America. It has very small purple flowers grouped in racemes.

n. shrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; thought to indicate the presence of lead ore [syn: lead plant, Amorpha canescens]