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Tephrosia hispidula
Tephrosia hispidula (Michx.) Pers.
Sprawling Hoarypea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Cracca hispidula, Tephrosia elegans
USDA Symbol: TEHI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems decumbent to erect, up to about 2 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SCNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU |
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Tephrosia hispidula in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Tephrosia hispidula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Tephrosia hispidula
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-18Research By: TWC Staff