CANAVALIA MARITIMA - BAY BEAN.
Common name: bay bean, beach bean, friol de playa, Mackenzie bean.
Family: fabaceae (pea family).
Normally a ground vine, that climbs in small trees. It has elliptic leaves and small racemes of purple flowers. The fruits are woody pods.
Hardiness: USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation: seeds. Culture: full sun, light shade, moist soil. Plant in frost free spots.
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