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Phaseolus polystachios var. polystachios
Phaseolus polystachios (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. var. polystachios
Thicket Bean
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Phaseolus polystachios var. aquilonius, Phaseolus smilacifolius
USDA Symbol: PHPOP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WVAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phaseolus polystachios var. polystachios in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phaseolus polystachios var. polystachios in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-07Research By: Joseph A. Marcus