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Neptunia lutea (Yellow puff)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Neptunia lutea (Leavenworth) Benth.

Yellow puff, Yellow-puff

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: NELU2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The yellow sensitive briar is a member of the Legume Family and has pinnately compound leaves and oval heads of yellow flowers.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , LA , MS , OK , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes

 

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
* Available Online from Wildflower Center Store

Bibliography

Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
* Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
* Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Neptunia lutea in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Neptunia lutea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Neptunia lutea

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-08-24
Research By: TWC Staff

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