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| Scientific Name | Centrosema virginianum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CENI2 |
| Common Name | Butterfly Pea | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 25778 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Sandy, dry soils; woodland openings and edges. Plant: Sprawling, trailing, twining perennial vine with stem up to 40 inches long. Leaves: Alternate compound leaves divided into 3 oblong, elliptic to ovate leaflets, each to 2-1/2 inches long. Inflorescence: Clusters of 1 to 4 violet blossoms hanging upside-down from a leaf axil in a short-peduncled raceme, each about 1 inch across; 5-petals, large (up to 1-1/2 inch) rounded banner with a notch in the middle; keel and lateral petals much smaller. Bloom Period: April to September. References: "Wildflowers Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
