Scientific Name | Rhynchosia latifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | RHLA5 |
Common Name | Prairie Snoutbean, Broadleaf Snoutbean | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 504764 |
Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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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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