Calliandra humilis
Dwarf Stickpea
Also known as: Caiandra humilis Benth. +3 more
- Caiandra humilis Benth.
- Calliandra herbacea A.Gray
- Calliandra humilis B.L.Turner
- Feuilleea humilis (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Calliandra humilis (commonly known as Dwarf Stickpea) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
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