Species PlantsWhite Wild Indigo

White Wild Indigo

Baptisia leucantha

UncommonPlant
Illustration of White Wild Indigo (Baptisia leucantha)

White Wild Indigo is a tall, bushy plant with striking white flowers. It is a member of the legume family and enriches the soil with nitrogen. The plant is often used in wildflower gardens for its ornamental value.

Habitat
It is found in prairies and open woods of the central and eastern United States.
Diet
Bees are the primary pollinators, and its seeds are consumed by birds.
How common
Uncommon

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