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Baptisia cinerea
Baptisia cinerea (Raf.) Fernald & B.G. Schub.
Grayhairy Wild Indigo
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Baptisia villosa
USDA Symbol: BACI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: GA , NC , SC , VAGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Baptisia cinerea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Baptisia cinerea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Baptisia cinerea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-12-20Research By: SET