Summary: Amicia zygomeris is a shrub in the Fabaceae family.

Botanical name: Amicia zygomeris DC

Family: Fabaceae, Leguminosae

Origin: Mexico

Common name: Yellow-flowered Amicanthus

Hardiness: -10°C to -12°C

Amicia zygomeris is a shrub in the Fabaceae or legume family of Mexican origin. Only its stump is woody. Its stems can reach 1.50 to 2 metres in height. Its leaves close at night. Yellow flowers appear in autumn, followed by fruit. The roots are tuberous. The soil must be cool but well drained. Beware: snails and slugs love it. It is best to mulch the base to keep the soil cool.