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Aeschynomene americana
Aeschynomene americana L.
Shyleaf, American Joint Vetch, Joint Vetch, Deer Vetch
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Aeschynomene americana var. glandulosa
USDA Symbol: AEAM
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (I)
Fixes nitrogen.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Pinnate
Fruit Type: Legume , Loment
Size Notes: Annual or short-lived perennial to about 6 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Flowers pale pink, mauve or yellow with a bright yellow "eye" and purple or red streaks.
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Aeschynomene americana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aeschynomene americana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aeschynomene americana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-12-10Research By: Joseph A. Marcus