Adesmia pumahuasiana

Adesmia pumahuasiana

Adesmia pumahuasiana is a high-altitude legume in the genus Adesmia, family Fabaceae, native to the Andean highlands of South America. It grows in harsh montane habitats and produces yellow papilionoid flowers and the characteristic glandular pods of the genus.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Adesmia pumahuasiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Adesmia pumahuasiana belong to?
Adesmia pumahuasiana (Adesmia pumahuasiana) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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