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In Bloom Now

Wild bean (Apios americana). Herbaceous, perennial, twining vine in the pea family (Fabaceae) found occasionally in the city (so a NYC rarity).  This one was found in a canopy opening in a moist forest.  I wonder why this isn’t available horticulturally?  Pelham Bay Park, Bronx.

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One Response to “In Bloom Now”

  1. ***icle*** Says:
    November 29th, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    It’s good to know U folks value open space in The Bronx. So does BCEQ.
    Please save me some Apios americana seeds to sow into my NWF Wildlife Habitat Garden. I can’t quite get all the native plants I collect to survive on Fire Island. My milkweeds never reseed )-: Monarchs follow this route, so where do they lay their eggs? ***icle***

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