Family: Fabaceae

High Risk Traits:

• History of repeated introductions outside native range
  
• Naturalized in Florida and Hawaii (O'ahu)
  
• Potentially naturalizing on Kaua'i and Maui
  
• Produces viable seed
  
• Wind-dispersed seeds (winged pods)
  
• Persistent seed bank (seeds dormant for months)
  
• Intentionally spread by people (widely cultivated)

Low Risk Traits:

• Not a weed (no agricultural, environmental, or garden weed status)
  
• No spines, thorns, or burrs
  
• Palatable and non-toxic to animals (leaves used as cattle feed)
  
• Not shade tolerant (requires full sun)
  
• Narrow soil preference (well-drained only)
  
• Low seed production (1–5 seeds per pod)
  
• Slow to mature (flowers at ~4 years)
  
• No vegetative spread
  
• No dispersal by water, birds, or animals