Conagras

Conagras are a group of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. They are native to the Americas, with the majority of species found in South America. The name "conagra" is derived from the Tupi language, meaning "to grow together," reflecting the plants' tendency to form dense thickets. Conagras are typically small to medium-sized trees or shrubs, with pinnate leaves and showy, often brightly colored flowers. The flowers are usually zygomorphic, with a prominent standard petal and a keel petal that is often divided into two or three lobes. The fruit is a pod, which can be straight or curved, and contains one or more seeds. Conagras are valued for their ornamental qualities, with many species cultivated for their attractive flowers and foliage. They are also used in traditional medicine and as food sources by indigenous peoples. Conagras are not known to have any significant economic importance outside of their ornamental and cultural uses.