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Rupertia physodes is a species of legume known by the common names California tea and forest scurfpea. It is native to western North America. It is a small perennial bush with deep, woody roots. It bears dull green hairy, slightly hairy, tea-shaped leaves, bunches of light yellow tubular pea flowers, and tiny hairy orange pods containing reddish seeds.
Plant type
Perennial herb
Color
Yellow, Orange, Green, Red
Special uses
Groundcover
Sun
Deep Shade, Partial Shade
Ease of care
Moderate
Sunset Zones
1, 2, 3, 6*, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*
Plant communities
Woodland
Butterflies and moths supported
1 confirmed and 0 likely
Confirmed
Likely
Common names:
California Tea, Forest Scurfpea
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