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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: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume

Distribution

USA: AZ , FL , HI , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACU		FACU	UPL		FACU	FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-07
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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