Baptisia Alba
White Wild Indigo
This specimen, Baptisia Alba (Common Name: White Wild Indigo/White False Indigo) was collected by lead scientist Bjorn Sjogren on the grounds of MICDS in Ladue, Missouri, USA. The exact location of the plant is 36.66008, -99.39621, and can be found in the outer walkway near the STEM building that lies between the school and Warson road. This particular White Wild Indigo is roughly 64 centimeters tall and 56 centimeters wide and is peppered with seed pods that have a deep indigo color. These seed pods are too 3-dimensional to scan but are about 2 centimeters in height and 1 centimeter in width. The specimen is a perennial and lives in a grassy wetland micro-climate. At the time of collection, this Baptisia Alba is in a seeding stage and won't bloom until summer. Finally, Baptisia Alba is typically pollinated by bumblebees and its foliage is eaten by caterpillars, moths, and butterflies ("Baptisia Alba").
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This is what Baptisia Alba looks like when it's in its blooming stage.
All pictures not otherwise cited were taken by photographer Bjorn Sjogren
Fun Facts:
As they first sprout, White Wild Indigos are sometimes mistaken for asparagus plants.
As the first frost of the season hits, the plant turns a stunning charcoal black.
In the winter, the stem of the plant freezes and breaks, allowing the wind to carry the plant and allow it to seed the surrounding area.
Even once it's bloomed, Baptisia Alba does not have a floral scent.
("Baptisia Alba")