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Galactia heterophylla
Galactia heterophylla A. Gray
Gray's Milkpea, Milkpea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Galactia grayi
USDA Symbol: GAHE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems sprawling, up to about 20 inches long.
Leaf: Gray-green.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: On slopes, road sides, fields, clay, calcareous, stony or sandy soils.
Bibliography
Bibref 281 - Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas (1999) Diggs, G. M.; B. L. Lipscomb; B. O'Kennon; W. F...Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Galactia heterophylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Galactia heterophylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galactia heterophylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-30Research By: TWC Staff