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Search Term(s): Strophostyles helvola   (1 record found)

FABACEAE
Bean Family
Strophostyles helvola  (trailing wild bean)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Strophostyles: from the Greek strophe (turning) and stulos (style); helvola: pale yellow
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Beaches, sand dunes, dry sandy soils
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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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
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Provides food for quail.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Overwash)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Foredune)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Grasslands)
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