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Canavalia molokaiensis
Canavalia molokaiensis O. Deg., I. Deg. & Sauer
Molokai Jackbean
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Canavalia peninsularis, Canavalia stenophylla
USDA Symbol: CAMO15
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Perennial climber with long twining stems.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HIU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status
USFWS Species Profile: Q1TXStatus:Bibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServeWebref 44 - Plants of Hawaii (1997) Starr Environmental
Additional resources
USDA: Find Canavalia molokaiensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Canavalia molokaiensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Canavalia molokaiensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-10Research By: Joseph A. Marcus