Status: Native
Synonyms:
Tephrosa tenella Gray
Tephrosia vicioides is a perennial pea with compound leaves and pinkinsh papilionaceous flowers. The calyces are 4-lobed. The banner is often pubescent on the back. T. vicioides is found in washes near Gila, NM.
Many thanks to Radha Veach for letting us use her wonderful pix!
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Tephrosia vicioides, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
Tephrosia vicioides, legumes, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
Tephrosia vicioides, closeup of flowers, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
Tephrosia vicioides, closeup of flowers/pods, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
Tephrosia vicioides, closeup of flowers/pods, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
Tephrosia vicioides, closeup of legumes, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
Tephrosia vicioides, closeup of pinnately compound leaf, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
Tephrosia vicioides, closeup of base of plant, photo Radha Veach, Gila, Bear Creek, September 1, 2024
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