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Macroptilium atropurpureum

Purple Bush-bean

Life form2, 3: vine, non-woody
Habitat: disturbed areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: trifoliate
leaf shape3: ovate leaflets
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: dark purple
Flowering period2: summer
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Fabaceae (bean family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Leguminosae (pea family)
Status: introduced,uncommon
Location where collected or observed:
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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