Eysenhardtia texana
(Texas Kidneywood)
Eysenhardtia texana, Reimers Ranch Park, Travis Co. 00362
Eysenhardtia texana, Reimers Ranch Park, Travis Co. 00358
Eysenhardtia texana, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 3926
Eysenhardtia texana, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 3881
Eysenhardtia texana, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 3920
Eysenhardtia texana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 4174
Eysenhardtia texana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 4182
Eysenhardtia texana, Colorado Bend State Park, San Saba Co. 3887
| Scientific Name | Eysenhardtia texana | USDA PLANTS Symbol | EYTE |
| Common Name | Texas Kidneywood, Bee-brush | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26682 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Encyclopedia of Life Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Very calcareous soils; brushlands. Plant: Unarmed, much-branched perennial shrub, usually 3 to 10 ft. tall. Leaves: Up to 3-1/2 inches long, consisting of a central axis and 15 to 47 small leaflets, each about 1/4 inch long. Inflorescence: Small white, very fragrant flowers borne in 3 to 4-inch spikes at the ends of branchlets. Bloom Period: April to September. References: Wildflower Center and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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