Canavalia lineata
is a perennial vine that inhabits seashores. The stem grows well,
reaching as up to 5m off the ground. The leaf consists of 3 lobes,
thick in the obovate or orbicular shape, 6-12cm in length, 4-10cm in
width. Leaf axils derive cymes with 2 or 3 light red-purple flowers
in each of them. Legume pods with seeds are big, measuring 5-10cm in
length and 3-3.5cm in width, with 2-5 seeds each. Bloom time:
June-September.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
