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Spanish Gold

Sesbania punicea

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35.9574, -75.6241

Field Notes

Description:

5-6' tall

Habitat:

beach at Jockey's Ridge State Park

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Sesbania punicea

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Comments (4)
sarah in the woods
Thank you, UrsulaGelchsheimer. I believe you've got it. From what I read, the seed pods start out yellow, turn green, then brown. It is an invasive species, toxic to birds and mammals. I'm surprised the park service doesn't get rid of these before they become more of a problem.

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PublishedNovember 17, 2013

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