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Search Term(s): Clitoria mariana var. mariana   (1 record found)

FABACEAE
Bean Family
Clitoria mariana var. mariana  (butterfly pea)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Clitoria: from the Greek kleitoris; referring to the form of the flower; mariana: for Maryland
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Open woodlands and edges with well-drained soils; primarily of the Coastal Plain, rare in the Piedmont
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Natural distribution is from Florida, north to southeast Pennsylvania. Variety pubescentia is endemic to Florida; variety orientalis is endemic in southeast Asia.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
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