Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Psoralidium tenuiflorum Pursh (Rydberg)
(Slender Scurf Pea)


Family: Fabaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Psoralea lanceolata Pursh
Psoralea micrantha Torrey
Psoralidium micranthum (Gray) Rydberg

Psoralidium tenuiflorum is a tall and branched. The leaves are mostly trifoliate and the leaflets are glandular dotted. The corolla is lavender. Psoralidium tenuiflorum is found in dry areas and in town at lower to middle elevation.
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Psoralidium tenuiflorum, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City



Psoralidium tenuiflorum, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 22, 2008



Psoralidium tenuiflorum, leaflets glandular dotted, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 22, 2008



Psoralidium tenuiflorum, being pollinated, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 22, 2008



Psoralidium tenuiflorum, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, May 20, 2009



Psoralidium tenuiflorum, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Scott Park, May 20, 2009


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