Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
CANAVALIA de Candolle, Prodr. 2: 403. 1825, nom. cons. vs. Canavali Adanson 1763.
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TYPE: Canavalia ensiformis (Linnaeus) de Candolle (Dolichos ensiformis Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canavalia brasiliensis | BRAZILIAN JACKBEAN | Not Native | |
| Canavalia ensiformis | WONDERBEAN; JACKBEAN | Not Native | |
| Canavalia rosea | BAYBEAN; SEASIDE JACKBEAN | Native FAC (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
1. Fruit 8-15 cm long, seeds 4-9; fresh seeds impermeable to water, buoyant, marbled; mostly restricted to maritime habitats
1. Fruit 15-30 cm long, seeds 8-20; fresh seeds permeable to water, not buoyant, marbled or not; not restricted to maritime habitats
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2. Stipules persistent; fruits 15-25 cm long, 2.5-3 cm wide; seeds 1.5 cm-2 long, pale gray to brown, sometimes marbled
2. Stipules caducous; fruits 25-30 cm long, 3.5-4 cm wide; seeds 2-2.5 cm long, white