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.) Torr. & A. Gray (in part)
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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