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Flaigg, Norman G.
Baptisia sphaerocarpa Nutt.
Bush pea, Green wild indigo, Yellow wild indigo, Yellow wisteria
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
USDA Symbol: BASP
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The bush pea grows to 4 feet tall with many branches, rounded into a compact clump. It has large yellow flowers along the upper part of the stems, well above the foliage. Leaves are made up of 3 leaflets about 1 inch long. Some of the upper leaves may have only 2, or sometimes even 1, leaflet.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
PlantWise: Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants
Baptisia sphaerocarpa (Yellow wild indigo) is a PlantWise native alternative for:From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Sunshine Farm & Gardens - Renick, WV
Bibliography
* Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
* Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
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USDA: Find Baptisia sphaerocarpa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Baptisia sphaerocarpa in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-10-20Research By: TWC Staff
