Summary ³

Amphicarpaea bracteata (hog-peanut or ground bean) is an annual to perennial vine in the legume family, native to woodland, thickets, and moist slopes in eastern North America.

Description ⁴

Family:
Fabaceae (Pea)

Height:
Vining, 1-5 feet

Leaves:
Compound leaves in groups of 3, have pointed tip and rounded base. Forms a vine that will wrap around neighboring plants.

Flower:
Purple, white, or two-toned flower with 5 lobes; form in clusters

Bloom time:
July-September

Nicknames:
Hog Peanut

Habitat:
Woodlands, thickets

Wildlife Benefits:
Grouse and pheasants feed on the fruit.

Can I plant this in my garden?
Not commonly cultivated in home gardens.

References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/american-hog-peanut
https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/savanna/plants/hog_peanut.html

Range ⁴

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Suzanne Cadwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://www.flickr.com/photos/scadwell/7922601772/
2. (c) Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
3. Adapted by Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphicarpaea_bracteata
4. (c) Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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