Posts Tagged ‘wildflower’

In Bloom Now

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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.