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Smith, R.W.

Aeschynomene viscidula

Aeschynomene viscidula Michx.

Sticky Jointvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Secula viscidula

USDA Symbol: AEVI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Fruit Type: Legume , Loment
Size Notes: Stems sprawling, to about 3 feet in length.
Leaf: Imparipinnate.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Flowers yellow with red markings.

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , TX

Additional resources

USDA: Find Aeschynomene viscidula in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aeschynomene viscidula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aeschynomene viscidula

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-03-18
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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