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Macroptilium supinum
Macroptilium supinum (Wiggins & Rollins) A. Delgado
Supine Bean
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Phaseolus supinus
USDA Symbol: MASU18
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems prostrate, often rooting at nodes, up to about 6 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Orange , YellowBloom Time: Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Salmon colored.
Distribution
USA: AZWeb Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Macroptilium supinum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Macroptilium supinum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Macroptilium supinum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-08-01Research By: Joseph A. Marcus