Dolichos lablab L.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Fabaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Perennial; stems twining, 1–3 m; lfls broadly rhombic-ovate; racemes to 3 dm; fls purple or white, 1.5–2.5 cm; fr 3–8 × 1.5–2 cm; 2n=20, 22, 24. Native of Asia, rarely escaped from cult. as far n. as N.Y.
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Common Names
hyacinth bean, Egyptian bean