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Hoffmannseggia tenella
Hoffmannseggia tenella Tharp & L.O. Williams
Slender Rushpea
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HOTE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , Orange , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: TXU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status
USFWS Species Profile: Q1XIStatus:Additional resources
USDA: Find Hoffmannseggia tenella in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hoffmannseggia tenella in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-12Research By: Joseph A. Marcus