Status: Native
Synonyms:
Galactia tephrodes A. Gray
Galactia wrightii is a twining pea with glaucous trifoliolate leaves. The flowers
are relatively large and pink. This species is only found in the southwest corner of New
Mexico in desert grasslands and oak woodlands.
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Galactia wrightii, photo Andrew Tree, Burro Mountains, Bill Evans Lake, August 18, 2024
Galactia wrightii, closeup of habit, photo Andrew Tree, Burro Mountains, Bill Evans Lake, August 18, 2024
Galactia wrightii, closeup of trifoliolate leaves and flower, photo Andrew Tree, Burro Mountains, Bill Evans Lake, August 18, 2024
Galactia wrightii, detail of flower, photo Andrew Tree, Burro Mountains, Bill Evans Lake, August 18, 2024
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