Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
beach bean, coastal jack bean Canavalia rosea | |
Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend. | |
Plant Family : | Fabaceae |
Plant Form : | vine |
Growth Habit : | Thick vine usually trailing over the ground sometimes climbing. |
Fruiting Season : | April to October. |
Description : | Seeds are poisonous raw. Plant is used for coastal stabilsation work. |
Distribution : | Widespread coastal areas. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (10) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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