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| Scientific Name | Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Sophora secundiflora) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SOSE3 |
| Common Name | Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 1085572 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Rocky limestone soils in Central and Southwest Texas and to 5000 ft. in the Chisos and Davis Mountains; frequently cultivated. Plant: Evergreen, usually multi-trunked shrub or small tree a few feet to usually 10 to 15 ft. tall. Leaves: Alternate, dense, compound leaves with 7 to 11 dark green, glossy elliptic or obovate leaflets rounded on the ends, each less than 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Drooping racemes 2 to 6 inches long of many showy, pea-like, bluish purple flowers, each 3/8 to 3/4-inch long; very fragrant. Bloom Period: March to April. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, Wildflower Center, Texas A&M and US Forest Service. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
