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Desmanthus leptophyllus
Desmanthus leptophyllus Kunth
Slenderleaf Bundleflower
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DELE8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
This species nativity in the US is disputed.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Shrub
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: To about 6 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: FLWeb 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 Desmanthus leptophyllus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Desmanthus leptophyllus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Desmanthus leptophyllus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-08Research By: Joseph A. Marcus