Hoffmannseggia glauca
Hog Potato, Hog Potato
Other regional names: Indian Rush Pea +2 more
- Indian Rush Pea
- Indian Rushpea
- Pignut
Also known as: Caesalpinia chicamana Killip & J.F.Macbr. +17 more
- Caesalpinia chicamana Killip & J.F.Macbr.
- Caesalpinia falcaria Fisher
- Caesalpinia falcaria var. capitata (Fisher) Fisher
- Caesalpinia falcaria var. densiflora (Benth. ex A.Gray) Fisher
- Caesalpinia falcaria var. pringlei (Fisher) Fisher
- Caesalpinia falcaria var. rusbyi (Fisher) Fisher
- Caesalpinia falcaria var. stricta (Benth.) Fisher
- Caesalpinia glauca (Ortega) Kuntze
- Caesalpinia glauca var. glandulosissima Kuntze
- Caesalpinia glauca var. pauciglandulosa Kuntze
- Hoffmannseggia alpina Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.
- Hoffmannseggia chinensis Miers ex Hook. & Arn.
- Hoffmannseggia demissa Benth.
- Hoffmannseggia densiflora A.Gray
- Hoffmannseggia densiflora Benth.
- Hoffmannseggia densiflora var. capitata Fisher
- Hoffmannseggia densiflora var. demissa (A.Gray) Fisher
- Hoffmannseggia densiflora var. pringlei Fisher
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Hoffmannseggia glauca (commonly known as Hog Potato) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. 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, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Bolivia, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is.