Sampson's snakeroot

Orbexilum pedunculatum

''Orbexilum pedunculatum'', commonly known as Sampson's snakeroot, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native primarily to the Southeastern United States where it is found in prairies and savannas, often in acidic soil. It is a perennial that produces racemes of flowers in early summer.
Sampson's Snakeroot (Orbexilum pedunculatum) Growing along a wooded trail. The flowers smell like raw peanuts!  Geotagged,Orbexilum pedunculatum,Sampson's snakeroot,Spring,United States

Naming

Two varieties have been named, which are sometimes considered distinct species. They are:
⤷ ''O. pedunculatum'' var. ''pedunculatum'' - Native to a widespread area west of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
⤷ ''O. pedunculatum'' var. ''psoralioides'' - Native primarily to the Atlantic Coastal Plain.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusOrbexilum
SpeciesO. pedunculatum