Canavalia rosea (Swartz) A.P. de Candolle. Baybean, Seaside Jackbean. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Ocean beaches, coastal strands. Dist: Pantropical, north in FL to Dixie County on the west coast and Volusia County on the east coast.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl3, K1, K3, K4, Mex, SE3, WH3, Isely (1998); = Canavalia maritima – Tx, Sauer (1964); ? Canavali lineata (Thunb.) DC. – S, misapplied; > Canavalia obtusifolia (Lam.) DC. – S13
Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily ⓘ: 9
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