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Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Ortega) Gandhi & Reveal

Texas mountain laurel · Fabaceae

Also known as Calia secundiflora, Dermatophyllum speciosum, Sophora secundiflora, Sophora secundifolia. Common names: Mescalbean.

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico) and Mexico (Chihuahua and Coahuila south to Hidalgo, Puebla and Querétaro).

FabaceaeShrubUS native
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$18.99 – $44.99 · updated 19 days ago
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About Texas mountain laurel

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico) and Mexico (Chihuahua and Coahuila south to Hidalgo, Puebla and Querétaro). Common names include Texas mountain laurel, Texas mescalbean, frijolito, and frijolillo. Although "mescalbean" is among the plant's common appellations, it bears no relation to the Agave species used to make the spirit mezcal, nor to the peyote cactus...

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Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeMexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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