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Cliffe, Harry

Rhynchosia americana

Rhynchosia americana (Houst. ex Mill.) M.C. Metz

American Snoutbean

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Lathyrus americanus

USDA Symbol: RHAM

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems procumbent, twining or trailing, up to about 3 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: TX

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-08
Research By: DEW

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