Neptunia lutea
Yellow Puff
Also known as: Darlingtonia virgata Raf. +7 more
- Darlingtonia virgata Raf.
- Desmanthus luteus (Leavenw.) Benth. ex Chapm.
- Mimosa virgata W.Bartram
- Neptunia lutea var. multipinnata B.L.Turner
- Neptunia lutea var. multipinnatifida B.L.Turner
- Neptunia lutea var. tenuis (Benth.) B.L.Rob.
- Neptunia tenuis Benth.
- Neptunia virgata Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Neptunia lutea (commonly known as Yellow Puff) is a herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively 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)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
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)
New Mexico