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<ScientificName>Amorpha canescens</ScientificName>
<Authority> Pursh</Authority>
<Vernacular>leadplant, false indigo</Vernacular>
<Global_ID_number>25371</Global_ID_number>
<Synonym>
<ScientificName></ScientificName>
<Authority></Authority>
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<Image>
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<ParentScientificName>Amorpha</ParentScientificName>
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<State>3_dm</State>
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<State>3_ft</State>
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<Discussion>
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<Special_diagnostic_characters>leaflets up to 51 small pinnate leaflets</Special_diagnostic_characters>
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