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Amorpha nitens

Amorpha nitens Boynt.

Shining False Indigo

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: AMNI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , KY , LA , OK , SC , TN

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC				FAC			FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-07
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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