Tephrosia angustissima
Devil's Shoestring, Narrowleaf Hoary Pea
Other regional names: Narrowleaf Hoarypea
- Narrowleaf Hoarypea
Also known as: Cracca angustissima (Shuttlew. ex Chapm.) Kuntze +1 more
- Cracca angustissima (Shuttlew. ex Chapm.) Kuntze
- Tephrosia purpurea var. angustissima (Shuttlew. ex Chapm.) B.L.Rob.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Tephrosia angustissima (commonly known as Devil's Shoestring or Narrowleaf Hoary-pea) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Tephrosia genus, encompassing over 350 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Florida
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms