Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies Legumes Kōwhai Sophora davidii species 78 observations Sophora davidii Sophora davidii Key traits Layer Shrubs Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Well drained Moist Soil Sand Loam Clay Organic Drought tolerant Yes Resists Heat Habit Erect Rounded Plant type Poisonous Shrub From NC State Extension. Close