Hosackia repens

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Hosackia repens
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Hosackia
Species:
H. repens
Binomial name
Hosackia repens
G.Don
Synonyms [1]

Hosackia oaxacana

Hosackia repens is a plant in the genus Hosackia native to Mexico. [1]

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Conservation status

This species is Least Concern according to the Kew database. [1]

Identification

This species is identified by its small yellow flowers, trailing habit, and semi hairy leaves. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hosackia repens G.Don | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  2. "Consortium of Midwest Herbaria - Hosackia repens". www.midwestherbaria.org. Retrieved 2024-08-15.