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Hairy Pod Cowpea

(Vigna luteola)

Photo by p.young713
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Field Notes

Description:

Hairy Pod Cowpea
(Vigna luteola)
Family - Fabaceae
Habitat - Tidal flats, Thickets, Tidal Marshes, Flatwoods, disturbed sites.
Description - Native perennial vine.

Habitat:

Growing by the Gulf of Mexico on beach

Notes:

http://www.floridasnature.com/images/Chapmannia%20floridana_Florida%20A…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Ashish
Also seen following Genus with occasional presence with such Yellow flowers. Tephrosia Dumasia
Ashish
In India here we find Genus of Smithia, Crotalaria commonly with several species.
p.young713
Ok!! Hey I was thinking the same, only the leaves are different on this beach plant. Smaller too!
Ashish
Reduce brightness... Look like Fabaceae family herb..!!

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2011

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