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Galactia elliottii
Galactia elliottii Nutt.
Elliott's Milkpea, White Milkpea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Galactia elliottii var. leavenworthii
USDA Symbol: GAEL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The White Milkpea is a member of the pea family (Fabaceae), which includes trees, shrubs, herbs, and vines with compound or occasionally simple leaves and flowers usually in clusters.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: FL , GA , SCNative Habitat: Dry pine woods, sandy scrub, brush.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Galactia elliottii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Galactia elliottii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galactia elliottii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-08-22Research By: TWC Staff