Canavalia rosea (Swartz) A.P. de Candolle. Common name: Baybean, Seaside Jackbean. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Ocean beaches, coastal strands. Distribution: Pantropical, north in FL to Dixie County on the west coast and Volusia County on the east coast.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl3, FNA11.1, K4, Mex, NS, POWO, SE3, WH3, Isely (1998); = Canavalia maritima Thouars — Tx, Sauer (1964); ? Canavali lineata (Thunb.) DC. — S, misapplied; > Canavalia obtusifolia (Lam.) DC. — S13; Dolichos roseus Swartz. Basionym: Dolichos roseus Sw. 1788
Links to other floras: = Canavalia rosea - FNA11.1
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Great Plains: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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