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Phaseolus filiformis (Slimjim bean)
Anderson, Wynn

Phaseolus filiformis

Phaseolus filiformis Benth.

Slimjim Bean

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Phaseolus wrightii

USDA Symbol: PHFI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: 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 , Purple
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NM , TX

Web Reference

Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert Flora
Webref 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 Plants
FNA: Find Phaseolus filiformis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phaseolus filiformis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-12
Research By: TWC Staff

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