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Pea (Fabaceae)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Pea (Fabaceae)

Amorpha canescens (Lead Plant)
This specimen of Lead Plant has very long and tapered flower spikes. The plant flowers in late spring through summer with purple petals. It is widely distributed throughout the tallgrass prairie in dry and mesic areas.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Herbarium Sheet #: 92563

<i>Amorpha canescens</i> (Lead Plant)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Pea (Fabaceae)

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