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Thermopsis rhombifolia
Thermopsis rhombifolia (Nutt. ex Pursh) Nutt. ex Richardson
Prairie Thermopsis, Prairie Goldenbean
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Thermopsis arenosa, Thermopsis rhombifolia var. annulocarpa, Thermopsis rhombifolia var. arenosa
USDA Symbol: thrh
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CO , MT , ND , NE , NM , OK , SD , UT , WI , WYCanada: AB , SK
Native Habitat: Savanna
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sand
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFind Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, SallyBibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.
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Web Reference
Webref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological LaboratoryWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Thermopsis rhombifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Thermopsis rhombifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Thermopsis rhombifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-21Research By: TWC Staff