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leadplant

Amorpha canescens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Amorpha

About

Amorpha Canescens (Amorpha brachycarpa, Leadplant, Leadplant amorpha, Downy indigo bush, Prairie shoestring, Buffalo bellows) is a 30–90 cm (1–3 ft) tall perennial semi-shrub in the Pea family (Fabaceae) that is native to North America. It has very small purple flowers with yellow stamens which are grouped in racemes. Depending on location, the flowers bloom from late June through mid-September. The compound leaves of this plant appear leaden (the reason for the common name "leadplant") due to their dense...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of leadplant?
The scientific name of leadplant is Amorpha canescens.
What kingdom does leadplant belong to?
leadplant belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does leadplant belong to?
leadplant belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does leadplant belong to?
leadplant belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does leadplant belong to?
leadplant belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does leadplant belong to?
leadplant belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does leadplant belong to?
leadplant belongs to the genus Amorpha.