Pea Family

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Acacia Koaia

Description Acacia Koaia, also known as Koaia or Koaie, is a small flowering tree that is native to Hawaii. It belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae, and is known for its small yellow flowers and distinctive bark. The tree can grow up to 25 feet in height and has a spread of up to 20 feet. It has a rounded…
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Thermopsis

Description Thermopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. These hardy perennials are native to North America and Asia. There are around 12 species of Thermopsis, with most of them being found in North America. These plants are known for their beautiful yellow flowers that bloom in the late spring and early summer. The common name…
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Lespedeza Repens

Description Lespedeza Repens is a low-growing, perennial plant that belongs to the pea family. It is also known as Creeping Lespedeza or Trailing Lespedeza. This plant is native to Southeast Asia and is widely used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. Lespedeza Repens is well-known for its nitrogen-fixing ability, which means it can take nitrogen from the air…
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Viminaria

Description Viminaria is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It includes only two species, Viminaria juncea and Viminaria eremaea, both native to Australia. These plants are commonly known as golden spray or golden pea due to their bright yellow flowers that resemble small sprays or clusters.Viminaria plants are medium-sized shrubs that can grow up to 2-3…
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Styphnolobium

Description Styphnolobium is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It includes several species commonly known as the pagoda tree, which are native to eastern Asia and the Americas. The genus was formerly included in the genus Sophora, but recent molecular and morphological evidence supports its recognition as a distinct genus.The pagoda tree is a deciduous tree…
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Prosopis

Description Prosopis is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is commonly known as mesquite and is native to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. With over 40 species, Prosopis is a diverse genus of plants that can grow as small shrubs or large trees. The leaves of Prosopis are typically small and divided into numerous leaflets.…
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Dalea Reverchonii

Description Dalea Reverchonii, commonly known as the Comanche Peak Prairie Clover, is a perennial plant that belongs to the pea family. It is native to the United States and grows in a variety of habitats, such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands. The plant has a deep taproot and grows up to 2 feet tall. It produces small, pinkish-purple flowers…
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Goodia Lotifolia

Description Goodia Lotifolia, commonly known as Golden-tip, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and can grow up to 1 meter tall. The plant has green leaves with a silvery underside and produces yellow to orange flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…
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Astragalus Nuttallii

Description Astragalus Nuttallii, commonly known as Nuttall’s milkvetch, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the pea family. The plant is native to North America, and it can be found in various regions, including the Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, and Columbia Plateau. The plant’s scientific name honors Thomas Nuttall, a botanist who discovered the plant in 1810. Taxonomic Information…
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