Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Tribe Psoraleeae Rank Species | Order Fabales Subfamily Faboideae Genus Orbexilum | |
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Similar Orbexilum, Vicia caroliniana, Stylosanthes biflora, Senna marilandica, Clitoria mariana | ||
Orbexilum pedunculatum, commonly known as Sampson's snakeroot, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native primarily to the Southeastern United States where it is found in prairies and savannas, often in acidic soil. It is a perennial that produces racemes of flowers in early summer.
Two varieties have been named, which are sometimes considered distinct species. They are:
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