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cobwebby wild indigo

Scientific Name: Baptisia arachnifera

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: GA (hairy rattleweed)

       

Baptisia arachnifera: The Hairy Rattleweed

Baptisia arachnifera, an endangered species, is a perennial forb/herb also known by several common names.

Common Names

  • Hairy Rattleweed
  • Cobwebby Wild Indigo
  • Hairy Wild Indigo
  • Hairy False Indigo

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Baptisia arachnifera W.H. Duncan
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Gray-green leaves that have been compared to those of a Eucalyptus species.
  • The plant exhibits cobwebby hairs.
  • It is a non-woody plant (forb/herb).

Distribution and Habitat

The text does not provide specific details regarding its distribution and habitat, other than references linking it to Georgia (USA).

Interactions with Other Organisms

The plant serves as a host for various skipper and duskywing butterflies, including the Cobweb Skipper and Wild Indigo Duskywing.

Further Information

  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System).