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Search Term(s): Amphicarpaea bracteata var. comosa   (1 record found)

FABACEAE
Bean Family
Amphicarpaea bracteata var. comosa  (hog-peanut)   
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Synonym
Amphicarpaea pitcheri T. & G.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Amphicarpaea: from the Greek amphi (double) and karpos (fruit); bracteata: having bracts (modified leaves directly beneath the flower); comosa: hairy
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Host plant for Autochton cellus (Gold-Banded Skipper).
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
The leaflets and petioles of variety comosa are longer then variety bracteata.
Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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