Neptunia lutea
(Yellow Puff)
Neptunia lutea, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 3089
Neptunia lutea, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 3080
Neptunia lutea, Lake Somerville State Park, Lee Co. 3083
| Scientific Name | Neptunia lutea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | NELU2 |
| Common Name | Yellow Puff, Yellow Sensitive Briar | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26800 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | USGS Plants of Louisiana Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Various soils in pastures, prairies and open areas in woodlands and thickets. Plant: Prostrate, trailing perennial with branched stems 2 to 6 ft long; stems and leaves with soft (not prickly) spines. Leaves: Alternate twice-compound leaves with 2 to 11 pairs of pinnae, each further divided into 8 to 18 pairs of leaflets each about 1/4-inch long. Inflorescence: Globe-shaped, compact yellow inflorescence about 1/2 inch across with many (30 to 60) tiny yellow flowers; each flower with about 10 protruding stamens. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason. |
BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key |
Texas Status: Native |
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