Amorpha fruticosa
Scientific Name: | Amorpha fruticosa |
Synonym: | Amorpha angustifolia |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Common Name: | False Indigo Bush |
Authority: | Linnaeus |
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C Value: | 6 |
Wetness: | FACW+ |
# of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 3 |
Duration: | Perennial |
Reproduction: | Monoecious |
Flower Type: | Perfect |
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Flower Color: | Purple |
Growth Habit: | Forb, Succulent |
Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
Leaf Type: | Compound |
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Leaf Margin: | Entire |
Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
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Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
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ID Tips: | lower stems are woody; the gray bark is relatively smooth with scattered small lenticels. The upper stems are dull light green and pubescent |
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More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |