Rhynchosia minima (L.) DC. is a plant in the Fabaceae family, order Fabales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Rhynchosia minima (L.) DC.

Rhynchosia minima (L.) DC.

Rhynchosia minima is a widespread legume perennial herb commonly used as animal forage.

Family
Genus
Rhynchosia
Order
Fabales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Rhynchosia minima (L.) DC.

Rhynchosia minima (L.) DC. is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, with common names least snout-bean, burn-mouth-vine, and jumby-bean. It can be found on every continent, and it is naturalized in Hawaii. This is a perennial herb with twining or trailing stems that can reach 1.2 meters in length. Its leaves are composed of three leaflets, each measuring up to 3 to 3.5 centimeters long. It produces an inflorescence in the form of a raceme holding up to 15 flowers. The flowers are yellow with purple or brown veining, and measure up to 8 millimeters long. Its fruit is between one and two centimeters long. This common plant is used as animal forage.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Fabales Fabaceae Rhynchosia

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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