
Common Names:
- Yellow Wild Indigo
- Bush Clover
Phonetic Spelling:
bap-TIS-ee-uh sfee-ruh-KAR-puh
Description:
- Appearance: A bushy, perennial herb with bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring.
- Leaves: Compound, trifoliate leaves.
- Flowers: Bright yellow, pea-like flowers.
- Fruits: Inflated, spherical seed pods.
Distribution/Location:
Native to the southern United States, growing in prairies and open woodlands.
Environmental Benefits:
A nitrogen-fixer, improving soil quality while providing nectar for pollinators.
Fun Fact:
Historically used to make a yellow dye, Wild Indigo is now popular in native gardens for its toughness and prettiness.
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