Tephrosia lindheimeri
(Lindheimer’s Hoary Pea)
Tephrosia lindheimeri, Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Travis Co. 9570
Tephrosia lindheimeri, Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area, Travis Co. 9569
| Scientific Name | Tephrosia lindheimeri | USDA PLANTS Symbol | TELI |
| Common Name | Lindheimer's Hoary Pea | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26990 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Sandy, rocky soils in woodland openings and prairies. Plant: Erect or trailing grayish-hairy perennial with several multibranched stems up to 40 inches long. Leaves: Alternate, pinnately-compound leaves with 7 to 15 leaflets, each up to 1-1/4 inch long, obovate to elliptic or nearly round with pointed at tips and white edges; densely-covered with pubescent hairs. Inflorescence: Loose terminal raceme with small deep pink 5-petal flowers 1/2 inch long, erect upper banner with white spot at base. Bloom Period: April to August. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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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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