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Hoffmannseggia glauca (Indian rushpea)
Northington, David K.

Hoffmannseggia glauca (Ortega) Eifert

Indian rushpea, Indian rush-pea

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: HOGL2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A low plant growing in patches, with pinnately compound leaves and bilaterally symmetrical, yellow-orange flowers in glandular racemes.

This plant has small, edible swellings on the roots that provide good nourishment for many animals and were also used as food by Native Americans. The Spanish name, Camote de Raton, means mouses sweet potato.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , KS , NM , NV , OK , TX
Native Distribution: Southern California east to southern Colorado and Texas, and south to Mexico.
Native Habitat: In open, alkaline areas; common along roads and as an agricultural weed.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Bibliography

Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Hoffmannseggia glauca in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Hoffmannseggia glauca in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-11-30
Research By: TWC Staff

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