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Hixson, John

Thermopsis rhombifolia

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

Prairie Thermopsis, Prairie Goldenbean

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Thermopsis arenosa, Thermopsis rhombifolia var. annulocarpa, Thermopsis rhombifolia var. arenosa

USDA Symbol: THRH

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CO , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , UT , WI , WY
Canada: AB , SK
Native Habitat: Savanna

Growing Conditions

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

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACU			UPL		FACU	FACU	FACU

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.

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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Web Reference

Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

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: 2022-12-21
Research By: TWC Staff

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