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Napa false indigo
Scientific Name: Amorpha californica var. napensis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Napa False Indigo (Amorpha californica var. napensis)
Considerations for Pets
- As a shrub, this plant might have woody stems.
Considerations for Children
- As a shrub, this plant might have woody stems.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Amorpha californica Nutt. var. napensis Jepson
- Common Name: Napa false indigo
- Also referred to simply as "false indigo" in some contexts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Rank: Variety
- Synonyms: Element Code : PDFAB08012 (This is likely a database identifier rather than a true synonym.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in Napa County, California, USA.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Napa Valley, Angwin in Napa County, and Las Posadas.
- Also found in Monterey, Marin, and Sonoma counties between 120 and 2000 meters.
- Also found in Northern Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Amorpha californica var. napensis is a shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
Ecological Role
- Mentioned as a host plant for the California Dogface butterfly, and its decline is linked to the butterfly's endangerment.
- Considered a rare or endangered plant in some areas.
Quirky Facts
- The genus name Amorpha means "deformed" or "without form" in Greek, referring to the unique structure of the flowers.
Further Information
- Referenced in:
- Man. Fl. Pl. Calif. Jepson 556. 1925
- CNDDB, 2011