Pencil Flower
Stylosanthes Biflora
Pencil Flower
Stylosanthes Biflora
pencil flower (Stylosanthes biflora) is a perennial wildflower in the legume family, native to the Southeastern United States.
The plant produces small, yellow, pea-like flowers, typically from late spring to fall.
It is often found in dry woodlands, fields, and open areas with acidic, nutrient-poor soils.
The common name "pencil flower" is derived from the plant's structure, where the calyx tube surrounding the pistil resembles the wood on a pencil surrounding the lead.
Stylosanthes Biflora
pencil flower (Stylosanthes biflora) is a perennial wildflower in the legume family, native to the Southeastern United States.
The plant produces small, yellow, pea-like flowers, typically from late spring to fall.
It is often found in dry woodlands, fields, and open areas with acidic, nutrient-poor soils.
The common name "pencil flower" is derived from the plant's structure, where the calyx tube surrounding the pistil resembles the wood on a pencil surrounding the lead.
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