Alysicarpus ovalifolius
| Family Name | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Alysicarpus ovalifolius (Schumach. & Thonn.) J. Léonard |
| Locality | USA. Florida , Duval Co. : Sawmill Slough Preserve. S edge of Preserve. 30° 15' 31" N 81° 30' 1" W |
| Description | Uncommon herbaceous annual to ca. 25 cm [dm] tall; stem pubescent; leaves alternate, unifoliate, with sharp-pointed tips, sparsely pubescent, lanceolate, oval to linear; stipules with striations; flowers purple, paired, stalked, axillary and terminal; corolla pea-shaped; pods erect, cylindrical. |
| Habitat | Open, disturbed field along a mesic flatwood forest; associates include Crotalaria spectabilis, Cenchrus echinatus, and Bidens alba. |
| Reproductive State | Flower Fruit |
| Elevation | 39 to ft |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector | J. McGregor 7 |
| Collection Date | Oct 2011 |
| Accession Number | 261247 |
| Image | 261247.jpg |
| Plant Atlas Link | Plant Atlas Citation |