Indigofera miniata
(Scarlet Pea)
Indigofera miniata, Davenport Ranch West, Austin, Travis Co. 4989
Indigofera miniata, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6948
Indigofera miniata, Davenport Ranch West, Austin, Travis Co. 4993
Indigofera miniata, San Saba, San Saba Co. 5714
Indigofera miniata, Barefoot RV Park, Bend, San Saba Co. 9627
Indigofera miniata, Barefoot RV Park, Bend, San Saba Co. 9614
| Scientific Name | Indigofera miniata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | INMI |
| Common Name | Scarlet Pea | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26745 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Open areas, roadsides, fields. Plant: Prostrate perennial with several stems radiating from a taproot, growing to 8 inches tall. Leaves: Compound leaves 1-1/2 inches long pinnately-divided into 5 to 9 leaflets each 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Inflorescence: Pinkish-red pea-like flowers about 1/2-inch long. Bloom Period: April to October. Reference: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and Encyclopedia of Life. |
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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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