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Apios priceana
Apios priceana B.L. Rob.
Price's Groundnut, Traveler's Delight
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Glycine priceana
USDA Symbol: APPR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Apios priceana, a rare species with greenish white flowers and purple tips, occurs in Kentucky, Tennessee, and southern Illinois.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Root Type: Tuberous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Axillary , Raceme
Fruit Type: Legume
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Yellow , Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , IL , KY , MS , TNU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Threatened & Endangered Status
USFWS Species Profile: Q1SWStatus:From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Apios priceana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Apios priceana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Apios priceana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2016-02-03Research By: SET