LEGUMINOSZ. SILVA OF NORTH AMERICA. 61 
Insects are not known to injure the North American species of Sophora, which are not subject to 
serious fungal diseases.’ 
The generic name was formed by Linneus from Sophera, the Arabic name of some tree with 
pea-shaped flowers.’ 
1 Species of Uromyces of the order of Rusts which abound on Nuttall, and may be expected to occur on the allied arborescent 
herbaceous Leguminose are sometimes found on Sophora sericea, Sophora affinis. 
2 Hort. Cliff. 156. 
CONSPECTUS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN ARBORESCENT SPECIES. 
Flowers in terminal racemes; legume woody ; seeds destitute of albumen; leaves persistent . 1. S. SECUNDIFLORA. 
Flowers in axillary racemes; legume fleshy ; seeds albuminous; leaves deciduous . . - - 2. S. AFFINIS. 
