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Galactia canescens
Galactia canescens Benth.
Hoary Milkpea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GACA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate, sometimes trailing, up to about 10 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: TXBibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Galactia canescens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Galactia canescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galactia canescens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-24Research By: TWC Staff