Rhynchosia tomentosa Plant Identification (Flower, Leaf, Care, Uses)

Family – Fabaceae

Stems:

Leaves:

Inflorescence:

N/A

Flowers:

Calyx.

Flowering – May – August.

Habitat – Open woods, clearings, sandhills, flatwoods, roadsides.

Origin – Native to North America.

Other information – This attractive species can be found throughout much of Alabama. The plant can be identified by its trifoliolate leaves, hirsutulous to tomentose stems, and fairly large yellow flowers.
The genus name Rhynchosia derives from the Greek “rhynch(o)” meaning “a beak, snout” referring to the keel of the flowers.
The species epithet tomentosa derives from the Latin “toment(os)(um)” meaning “dense hair, stuffing” referring to the hairiness of the plant.

Alabama Distribution:

Photographs taken off Hwy 21 near Furman, AL., 6-4-05.