Rhynchosia Species, American Snoutbean
Rhynchosiaamericana

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhynchosia (rin-KOH-see-a)
Species: americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

Synonym:Dolicholus americanus

Synonym:Glycine menispermoides

Synonym:Lathyrus americanus

Synonym:Phaseolus menispermoideus

Synonym:Rhynchosia menispermoidea

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting