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Baptisia megacarpa
Baptisia megacarpa Chapm. ex Torr. & A. Gray
Apalachicola Wild Indigo
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Baptisia riparia, Baptisia riparia var. minima
USDA Symbol: BAME
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Yellowish white.
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GAGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Baptisia megacarpa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Baptisia megacarpa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Baptisia megacarpa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-03Research By: SET