Aeschynomene virginica (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.

Steve Hurst. Provided by ARS Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory. United States, Maryland.
©Jim Stasz. United States, New Jersey
©Jim Stasz. United States, New Jersey
©Jim Stasz. United States, New Jersey
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown, 1913, An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and th

Plant Details

Scientific Name: Aeschynomene virginica (L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Family Name: Fabaceae Lindl. - Pea family
Common Name: Virginia jointvetch
Symbol: AEVI3
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:41 a.m.

Duration

  • Annual

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
OBL OBL

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