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| Scientific Name | Indigofera miniata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | INMI |
| Common Name | Scarlet Pea | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26745 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Open areas, roadsides, fields. Plant: Prostrate perennial with several stems radiating from a taproot, growing to 8 inches tall. Leaves: Compound leaves 1-1/2 inches long pinnately-divided into 5 to 9 leaflets each 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Inflorescence: Pinkish-red pea-like flowers about 1/2-inch long. Bloom Period: April to October. Reference: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and Encyclopedia of Life. |
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Texas Status: Native |
