Neptunia lutea
Species of legume / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Neptunia lutea, commonly called the yellow-puff,[1] is an herbaceous plant in the legume family (Fabaceae). It is native to the United States, where it is primarily found in the South Central region, extending eastward into the Blackland Prairies of Alabama and Mississippi.[2] Its natural habitat is in open areas such as prairies and savannas.[3] It is tolerant of disturbed soil.[4]
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Neptunia lutea | |
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Flower, flower bud, and foliage | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
Genus: | Neptunia |
Species: | N. lutea |
Binomial name | |
Neptunia lutea (Leavenworth) Benth. | |
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