Texas Wildbuds
Rhynchosia latifolia
(Prairie Snoutbean)
Rhynchosia latifolia, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6976
Rhynchosia latifolia, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6956
Rhynchosia latifolia, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6964
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 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 |
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