Downy False Indigo

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Amorpha

Species

Amorpha canescens (Downy False Indigo)

Names in Other Languages

French buisson à plomb

Similar Species in Amorpha

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Bastard Indigo

Amorpha fruticosa

Not Evaluated

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California Indigobush

Amorpha californica

Least Concern

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Clusterspike False Indigo

Amorpha crenulata

Critically Endangered

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Ouachita False Indigo

Amorpha ouachitensis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Downy False Indigo?

The scientific name of Downy False Indigo is Amorpha canescens. It belongs to the genus Amorpha.

Where does Downy False Indigo live?

Downy False Indigo is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.

What family does Downy False Indigo belong to?

Downy False Indigo (Amorpha canescens) belongs to the genus Amorpha, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Downy False Indigo belong to?

Downy False Indigo (Amorpha canescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Downy False Indigo?

The closest relatives of Downy False Indigo in the genus Amorpha include Bastard Indigo, California Indigobush, Clusterspike False Indigo, Ouachita False Indigo.