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Thermopsis rhombifolia (Prairie thermopsis)
Hixson, John

Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richards.

Prairie thermopsis, Prairie goldenbean

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: thrh

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , UT , WI , WY
Canada: AB , SK
Native Habitat: Savannah
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sand

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Bibliography

Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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