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Sophora gypsophila
Sophora gypsophila B.L. Turner & A. Powell
Guadalupe Mountain Necklacepod, Guadalupe Mountain Laurel
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: sogy80
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The Guadalupe mountain laurel is no more than 4 feet tall but spreads to 15 feet across and has larger flowers than the Texas mountain laurel (S. secundiflora).
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: NM , TXBenefit
Fragrant Flowers: yesInteresting Foliage: yes
Bibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sophora gypsophila in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sophora gypsophila in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sophora gypsophila
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-12-16Research By: TWC Staff