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Phaseolus polystachios var. sinuatus
Phaseolus polystachios (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. var. sinuatus (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) R. Marechal, J.M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier
Thicket Bean, Sandhills Bean
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Phaseolus sinuatus
USDA Symbol: PHPOS
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Margin: Lobed
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems trailing to 12 feet in length.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flowers pale purple.
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , NC , SCAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phaseolus polystachios var. sinuatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phaseolus polystachios var. sinuatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-12-20Research By: Joseph A. Marcus