Texas
Wildbuds

Rhynchosia latifolia

(Prairie Snoutbean)

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Rhynchosia latifolia, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6976

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Rhynchosia latifolia, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6956

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Rhynchosia latifolia, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6964

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Rhynchosia latifolia, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6962

Scientific Name Rhynchosia latifolia USDA PLANTS Symbol RHLA5
Common Name Prairie Snoutbean, Broadleaf Snoutbean ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 504764
Family Fabaceae (Pea) SEINet
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Description Habitat: Sandy soils in woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.
Plant: Trailing or vining perennial with stems up to 5 feet long; foliage has short white hairs.
Leaves: Trifoliate-compound leaves; leaflets broadly ovate to round or nearly so, 1-1/4 to 3 inches across; petioles up to 2 inches long.
Inflorescence: Elongated racemes 1-1/4 to 12 inches long with small yellow pea-like blossoms; light green densely pubescent calyces.
Bloom Period: May to August.
References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and Missouri Plants.
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Texas Status:
Native

Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County

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