Sophora Species, Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean (Sophora secundiflora)
Sophora secundiflora
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Medina County, TX - April 5, 2003
by SShurgot Apr 7, 2003 9:28 AM
The light green of the new seedpods contrast with the deep green of foliage. (Add ornamental value)
by htop Jun 8, 2004 8:13 AM
The beautiful bark ...
by htop Jun 12, 2004 9:15 AM
Medina County, TX - 230203
by SShurgot Feb 24, 2003 10:19 AM
by dave Apr 11, 2003 2:54 PM
Seed pod. Taken in Medina County, TX - January 4th, 2003
by SShurgot Jan 27, 2003 3:43 PM
Medina County, TX - February 1st, 2003
by SShurgot Feb 2, 2003 9:58 AM
Helotes, TX - 27 March 2003
by SShurgot Mar 28, 2003 10:14 AM
Helotes, TX - 27 March 2003
by SShurgot Mar 28, 2003 10:17 AM
Medina County, TX - April 5, 2003
by SShurgot Apr 7, 2003 9:27 AM
Medina County, TX - 13 April 2003
by SShurgot Apr 14, 2003 11:00 AM
This plant is a small shrub to about 5 feet when planted in areas out of its native range. In Austin, Texas this plant grows in tree form to 12 or 15 feet.
by Jeff_Beck Jan 26, 2004 2:53 PM
The seeds of Mescal Bean are very toxic. Definitely not for human consumption.
by Jeff_Beck Jan 26, 2004 2:53 PM
by Jeff_Beck Jan 26, 2004 2:53 PM
The Texas mountain laurels are blooming now. These are buds just about ready to open at the first of March. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Mar 8, 2004 1:50 PM
The Texas mountain laurel is a wonderful addition to the landscape. The blue and yellow pansies are the perfect combination planting. I wish it bloomed all year. Shown in March. (San Antonio, Tx.)
by htop Mar 20, 2004 2:43 PM
Fresh seedpods that are a light green color add interest to the tree. Shown in June.
by htop Jun 11, 2004 9:28 AM
Texas Mountain Laurel shrub, 3 years old.
by frostweed Oct 23, 2004 9:12 AM
Close up of Texas Mountain Laurel blossom, breathtaking!
by frostweed Oct 23, 2004 9:12 AM
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by arcadon Nov 1, 2004 10:28 AM
Zone 9a/9b, late winter/early spring, mid-late February, in the rain
by Xenomorf Mar 2, 2005 2:54 PM
Zone 9a/9b, late winter/early spring, mid-late February, in the rain
by Xenomorf Mar 2, 2005 2:54 PM
Texas Mountain Laurel close up of bloom cluster.
by frostweed Mar 21, 2005 11:17 AM
March 14, 2005, In the Downtown Historic District of Brownsville, Texas
by BROforest Mar 27, 2005 6:21 PM
Texas Mountain Laurel, close up of seed pods.
by frostweed Sep 13, 2005 11:07 PM
A closeup of a Texas Mountain Laurel with white blooms
by athomedaddy Mar 10, 2006 9:38 PM
Texas Mountain Laurel taken by me on March 10, 2001 near Hondo Texas. Butterfly species unknown.
by Noeule Mar 6, 2007 11:21 PM
by babygirl2006 Mar 28, 2007 2:08 AM
by BlueGlancer Mar 15, 2008 11:03 PM
by QCHammy Mar 19, 2008 6:38 PM
by QCHammy Mar 19, 2008 6:38 PM
Small Texas Mountain Laurel in pot; first year to bloom
by FritoB Apr 7, 2008 5:34 AM
Texas Mountain Laurel
by jessaree Jun 19, 2008 9:39 PM
Last year's seed pods.
by QCHammy Mar 17, 2009 7:12 PM
by Kylie2x Sep 14, 2009 8:01 PM
Zone 9a/9b, late winter/early spring, mid-late February, in the rain. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on March 2, 2005
by Xenomorf Jun 7, 2010 11:03 AM
Extra dry seed pods in Spring. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on March 11, 2005
by Xenomorf Jun 7, 2010 11:04 AM
Early Springtime, mid March, zone 9a/9b. New leaves are forming. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on April 17, 2005
by Xenomorf Jun 7, 2010 11:04 AM
Early Springtime, mid March, zone 9a/9b. The new fuzzy seed pods are forming. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on April 3, 2005
by Xenomorf Jun 7, 2010 11:05 AM
Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on April 25, 2005
by Xenomorf Jun 7, 2010 11:05 AM
A crested branch. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on May 25, 2007
by Xenomorf Jun 7, 2010 11:06 AM
by rkmontg342 Apr 17, 2011 1:16 PM
Small tree with plenty of flowers this year.
by Lily_love Mar 21, 2012 5:12 PM
Roughly 3 feet tall tree.
by Lily_love Mar 21, 2012 5:15 PM
Shrub in bloom. Richmond TX, z9a, 3/4/18
by vossner Mar 8, 2018 7:34 AM
The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
by Kell Mar 17, 2018 8:11 PM
Copyright Efeftherios Dariotis (Liberto Dario), horticulturist and botanist from Athens, Greece.
by Kell Apr 15, 2019 6:11 PM
Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell Sep 20, 2019 4:48 PM