Baptisia bracteata
Longbract Wild Indigo, Plains Wild Indigo
Also known as: Lasinia bracteata (Muhl. ex Elliott) Raf.
- Lasinia bracteata (Muhl. ex Elliott) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Baptisia bracteata (commonly known as Longbract Wild Indigo or Plains wild indigo) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Massachusetts, New Jersey