Baptisia australis


Scientific Name:Baptisia australis
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Family:Fabaceae
Common Name:Blue Wild Indigo
Authority: (L.) R. Br.
Etymology:Baptisia is Greek meaning "to dye" referring to this species being used to dye fabric; australis is Latin for "of the south."
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Wetness:UPL
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Genus in Illinois:
6
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Purple, Blue
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Palmate Compound
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:This is the only species of Baptisia in Illinois with blue/purple flowers.
Gee Whiz:This is an introduced species in Illinois.
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search