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Macroptilium atropurpureum
Macroptilium atropurpureum (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Urb.
Purple Bushbean
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Phaseolus atropurpureus
USDA Symbol: MAAT80
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Distribution
USA: AZ , FL , HI , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | UPL | FACU | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Macroptilium atropurpureum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Macroptilium atropurpureum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Macroptilium atropurpureum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-07Research By: Joseph A. Marcus