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Canavalia dura

Botanic Family

Fabaceae

Author

J.D. Sauer

Common Names

• Yashal Chanek'mut (Tzeltal)
• Shyashenek'mut (Tzeltal)

Geographical Habitats

• Chiapas - Mexico

Natural Habitats

• Montane rain forest

Flowering Times

• Sep (Guatemala) Aug-Feb (Mexico)

Fruiting Times

• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• Dec (Mexico)

Hemi-epiphytic climbing vine. Leaves 132mm x 60mm. White flowers with violet wings, purple standard, white keel, green calyx speckled pink. Yellow fruit

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• Mobot
• Kew