Aeschynomene indica L.

Locations ofAeschynomene indica L. in Virginia

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Family
Fabaceae
Botanical Name
Aeschynomene indica L.
Common Name
Southern Joint-vetch, Indian Joint-vetch
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Aeschynomene indica L.
Comments
First reported in Virginia from Southampton Co. (J. Perry, et als, 1998, Castanea 63:191-194). A second, very large population was recently discovered by Darren Loomis at False Cape State Park, suggesting that this species may be becoming more widely established.
Habitat
Open disturbed wetlands, wet roadsides, borders of tidal marshes. Rare, s. Coastal Plain; known from sites in Southampton County and Virginia Beach City but may be more widespread than records indicate.
Native Status
Introduced

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