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Canavalia kauaiensis
Canavalia kauaiensis Sauer
Kauai Jackbean, Awikiwiki, Puakauhi
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Canavalia centralis
USDA Symbol: CAKA3
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 with long twining stems.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HIBibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Additional resources
USDA: Find Canavalia kauaiensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Canavalia kauaiensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Canavalia kauaiensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-10Research By: Joseph A. Marcus