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Fabaceae /
Mameka |
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Notes For Reference:- |
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Species, Varieties, or Forms in the Genus Kummerowia:
Kummerowia
striata /
Yahazusou
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Kummerowia striata / Yahazusou ヤハズソウ |
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Kummerowia striata:
An annual occurrence on the roadsides or the like. Stems, with
downward hairs, branch profusely, growing to 15-40cm in height.
Leaflets measure 1-1.7cm long, 3-7mm wide, oblong-shaped, with
lateral veins obliquely arranged, conspicuous, and with adpressed
hairs on margins. Flowers, one or two, about 5mm in diameter, light
red-purple, are set on the axils. Calyxes are 3-3.5mm long during
fruiting time, with sparse, adpressed hairs. Fruits (Legumes) are
slightly longer than the calyces and have pointed tips. Bloom time:
August-October. |
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