*Sesbania grandiflora (Linnaeus) Poiret. Common name: Vegetable-hummingbird, Agati, Flamingo-bill. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Probably native of tropical Asia.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl3, FNA11.1, K4, NS, POWO, SE3, WH3; Robinia grandiflora Ashe = Agati grandiflora (L.) Desv. — S, S13. Basionym: Robinia grandiflora Ashe 1753
Links to other floras: = Sesbania grandiflora - FNA11.1
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
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