Calliandra eriophylla False mesquite or Fairy-duster

Previous scientific name(s): Calliandra eriophylla var. chamaedrys, Calliandra eriophylla var. eriophylla

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Rhizomatous, low-growing shrub (up to 3 feet) with dense branches and attractive purple flowers. Provides valuable year-long forage to livestock and deer while its seeds are sought after by upland game birds. Withstands grazing well due to spreading nature and is also useful for erosion control plantings.