NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Rhynchosia difformis
Twining Snoutbean, Climbing Snoutbean
Scientific Name: |
Rhynchosia difformis |
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Genus: |
Rhynchosia |
Species Epithet: |
difformis |
Common Name: |
Twining Snoutbean, Climbing Snoutbean |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Fabaceae (Legume Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft., 3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August |
Growing Area: |
Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Sandhills. Common in NC Coastal Plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Compound |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G_?: Uncertain (add status to NOTES section) (*Key) |
Notes: |
Global Rank: G5? |
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Bloom Close up
Herb Amyx |
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Leaves Close up
Herb Amyx |
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Plant
Herb Amyx |
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Bloom Cluster
Herb Amyx |
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