Sophora Species, Necklace Pod

There has been confusion between the native and non-native necklace pods. An easy way to tell the difference is to look at the leaves. Th...Read Moree native necklace pods (var. truncata) have bright, deep green leaves, smooth, and little shiny. Non-native necklace pods (var. occidentalis) have fuzzy foliage with a silvery look.

This is an endangered native of South Florida and the American tropics. A yellow-flowering shrub, it blooms throughout the year. It likes...Read More a sunny location and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Necklace-like seed pods are attractive, but poisonous if eaten. New leaves have an unusual silvery, velvety texture. Salt and drought tolerant.