Piptanthus tomentosus Franch.
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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.
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Family
Fabaceae
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Scientific Name
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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.
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Discussion
Rehder (1940) as related species; Bailey and Bailey (1941). No U.S. material seen.