Synonym
Amphicarpaea pitcheri T. & G.
Meaning of Scientific Name
Amphicarpaea: from the Greek amphi (double) and karpos (fruit); bracteata: having bracts (modified leaves directly beneath the flower); comosa: hairy
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Vine, Deciduous, Herbaceous
Flowering Period
Summer
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont ☑ Coastal Plain
Habitat
Rich woods
State Status
Common (S4, apparently secure)
Piedmont Status
Common (S4, apparently secure)
Coastal Plain Status
Common (S4, apparently secure)
Global Status
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Federal Status
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Additional Info
The leaflets and petioles of variety comosa are longer then variety bracteata.
