Wisteria frutescens (L.) Poir. var. macrostachya Torr. & A. Gray

Locations ofWisteria frutescens (L.) Poir. var. macrostachya Torr. & A. Gray in Virginia

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Family
Fabaceae
Botanical Name
Wisteria frutescens (L.) Poir. var. macrostachya Torr. & A. Gray
Common Name
Mississippi Wisteria
Synonym(s)
Wisteria macrostachya (Torr. & A. Gray) B.L. Robins. & Fern.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Wisteria frutescens (L.) Poir. var. macrostachya Torr. & A. Gray
Comments
This var. of W. frutescens is native to the Midwest, but much cultivated east of its natural range and established as an escape. Perhaps better treated as a distinct species, W. macrostachya.
Habitat
Disturbed forests, fencerows, and around old homesites; mostly in weedy situations. Infrequent throughout, but may be invasive where found.
Native Status
Introduced

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