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Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo) Seed pods of blue false indigo. The species is not native to Minnesota but can be grown here. Larvae of the moth Uresiphita reversalis feed on the leaves of this and other Fabaceae species rich in quinolizidine alkaloids. Baptisia australis,Blue wild indigo,Fabaceae,Geotagged,Summer,United States,Uresiphita reversalis,indigo,quinolizidine alkaloids,seed pods Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo)

Seed pods of blue false indigo. The species is not native to Minnesota but can be grown here. Larvae of the moth Uresiphita reversalis feed on the leaves of this and other Fabaceae species rich in quinolizidine alkaloids.

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The Blue wild indigo

''Baptisia australis'', commonly known as blue wild indigo or blue false indigo, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae . It is native to much of central and eastern North America and is particularly common in the Midwest, but it has also been introduced well beyond its natural range.

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Similar species: Fabales
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Sep 16, 2020. Captured Sep 16, 2020 13:24 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/4.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO100
  • 25mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.