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Smith, R.W.

Aeschynomene indica

Aeschynomene indica L.

Indian Jointvetch

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: AEIN

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: To about 7 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MO , MS , NC , SC , TX , VA

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-01-03
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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