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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: PerennialHabit: 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: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: TXWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Rhynchosia americana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Rhynchosia americana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Rhynchosia americana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-08Research By: DEW