Baptisia australis

Baptisia australis

Overview

Baptisia australis, commonly known as blue wild indigo, is a perennial herb in the genus Baptisia, family Fabaceae, native to eastern North America. It pro

Baptisia australis, commonly known as blue wild indigo, is a perennial herb in the genus Baptisia, family Fabaceae, native to eastern North America. It produces showy spikes of indigo-blue papilionoid flowers in spring and inflated, rattle-like black seed pods, growing in prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Baptisia australis

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Baptisia australis belong to?
Baptisia australis (Baptisia australis) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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