Aeschynomene virginica
Northern Jointvetch, Sensitive Joint Vetch
Other regional names: Virginia Jointvetch
- Virginia Jointvetch
Also known as: Hedysarum virginianum Hill +1 more
- Hedysarum virginianum Hill
- Hedysarum virginicum L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Aeschynomene virginica (commonly known as Northern Jointvetch or Sensitive Joint-Vetch) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Delaware, Guatemala, Honduras, Maryland, Mexico Southeast, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan, Kazan-retto, Nansei-shoto