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Phaseolus filiformis
Phaseolus filiformis Benth.
Slimjim Bean
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Phaseolus wrightii
USDA Symbol: PHFI3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems sprawling or twining, semi-erect or prostrate, up to about 4 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , TXWeb Reference
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert FloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phaseolus filiformis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phaseolus filiformis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phaseolus filiformis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-12Research By: TWC Staff