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Rhynchosia texana

Texas Snout-bean

Life form2, 3: vine, non-woody or forb, perennial
Habitat: mountains
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: trifoliate
leaf shape3: linear
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: May to Sept.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Fabaceae (bean family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Leguminosae (pea family)
Synonym(s)1: Rhynchosia senna v.texana, Rhynchosia senna v.angustifolia
Status: rare
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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