Peteria scoparia (Leguminosae)

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Peteria scoparia
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The Peteria scoparia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - western Texas to New Mexicoand northern Mexico. It is a member of the Leguminosae family.

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Latin Name:  Peteria scoparia
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry hills at elevations of 1200 - 1650 metres.

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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