Amorpha fruticosa (Latin scientific name: Amorpha fruticosa), a deciduous shrub in Leguminosae, alias: Sophora japonica, pepper strips, cotton strips, Amorpha fruticosa in Leguminosae, with dense branches and leaves, is also a honey source plant. Height1-4m. Branches are brown, pilose, with alternate leaves, linear stipules at the base, spikes densely pubescent, and flowers with short stalks; The flag petal is heart-shaped and purple. The flowering and fruiting period can be-10 month.

Sophora japonica has strong adaptability to the environment, and is cultivated in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Henan, Hubei, Guangxi, Sichuan and other provinces.

Amorpha fruticosa leaves are rich in nutrition, containing a lot of crude protein, vitamins and so on. It is a nutritious feed plant. Amorpha fruticosa is a high-quality variety for landscaping, so it is often planted for green sales.