Hoffmannseggia oxycarpa
Sharppod Rushpea
Also known as: Caesalpinia oxycarpa (Benth.) Fisher +2 more
- Caesalpinia oxycarpa (Benth.) Fisher
- Hoffmanseggia oxycarpa Benth.
- Larrea oxycarpa (Benth.) Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Hoffmannseggia oxycarpa (commonly known as Sharppod Rushpea) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies 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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas
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