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

FABACEAE
Bean Family
Strophostyles umbellata  (pink 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); umbellata: in umbels
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Vine
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Open well-drained soils
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
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
5
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
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Coastal Plain Old Field)
Serpentine Grasslands