Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Psoralidium tenuiflorum Pursh (Rydberg)
(Slender Scurf Pea)
Family: Fabaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Psoralea lanceolata Pursh
Psoralea micrantha Torrey
Psoralidium micranthum (Gray) Rydberg
Psoralidium tenuiflorum is a tall and branched. The leaves are mostly trifoliate and the leaflets
are glandular dotted. The corolla is lavender. Psoralidium tenuiflorum is found in dry areas and in
town at lower to middle elevation.
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Psoralidium tenuiflorum, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City
Psoralidium tenuiflorum, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 22, 2008
Psoralidium tenuiflorum, leaflets glandular dotted, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 22, 2008
Psoralidium tenuiflorum, being pollinated, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 22, 2008
Psoralidium tenuiflorum, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, May 20, 2009
Psoralidium tenuiflorum, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, May 20, 2009
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