Piptanthus tomentosus Franch.

  • Authority

    Isely, Duane. 1981. Leguminosae of the United States. III. Subfamily Papilionoideae: tribes Sophoreae, Podalyrieae, Loteae. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 25 (3): 1-264.

  • Family

    Fabaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Piptanthus tomentosus Franch.

  • Description

    Species Description - Differing from P. leiocarpus as follows: leaflets usually 2-3 cm, deeply velu-tinous-sericeous (-thinly sericeous); raceme axis 2-5 cm, the flowers closely crowded; legume (limited material) conspicuously pubescent, ca. 1 cm wide. China.

  • Discussion

    Rehder (1940) as related species; Bailey and Bailey (1941). No U.S. material seen.