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Schwartzman, Steven

Orbexilum pedunculatum

Orbexilum pedunculatum (Mill.) Rydb.

Sampson's Snakeroot

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: orpe

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , OH , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA
Native Habitat: Sandy wooded areas, east and southeast Texas. Well-drained soils.

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade

Benefit

Interesting Foliage: yes

Propagation

Commercially Avail: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-01-08
Research By: TWC Staff

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