Wildbean,Smoothseed

Common Name(s):
Smoothseed Wildbean, Slickseed Wildbean, Wildbean,Smoothseed
Scientific Name:
Strophostyles leiosperma
Family:
Fabaceae
Longevity:
Perennial
Season:
Cool
Origin:
Native
Height:
Vine
Flowers:
June - September
Description: A viny legume found on a variety of sites climbing or trailing through vegetation of open prairies. Leaflets are generally narrow or linear shaped. Readily eaten by livestock and is browsed by white-tailed deer.