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Canavalia galeata
Canavalia galeata (Gaudich.) Vogel
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Fabaceae (Pea family)
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USDA Symbol: CAGA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Perennial climber.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HIWeb Reference
Webref 49 - Flora of the Hawaiian Islands (2020) Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryWebref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Canavalia galeata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Canavalia galeata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Canavalia galeata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-06Research By: Joseph A. Marcus