A hardy shrub or small tree native to Asia, often grown as an ornamental plant and for windbreaks in cold climates.
From Russian karabannik or Mongolian/Turkic languages. The word entered European languages through botanical naming in the 18th century.
Caragana is a plant breeder's dream—it's incredibly tough, survives -40°F winters, and nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in its roots, making it a favorite for stabilizing prairie grasslands!
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