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Baptisia ×microphylla
Baptisia ×microphylla Nutt. (pro sp.)
Wild Indigo
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: BAMI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Natural hybrid of B. perfoliata and B. tinctoria.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: SCWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Baptisia ×microphylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Baptisia ×microphylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Baptisia ×microphylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-06Research By: Joseph A. Marcus