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Wild Flower [beach vine]

Canavalia rosea – Beach Bean or Jack Bean

 

Canavalia rosea is a species of flowering plant of the genus Canavalia in the pea family, Fabaceae, that has a pantropical distribution. Common names include beach bean, bay bean, seaside jack-bean, coastal jack-bean, and MacKenzie bean.

 

Inhabits upper beaches, cliffs, and dunes throughout the world's coastal tropics. It is highly salt-tolerant and prefers sandy soils.

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Uploaded on June 3, 2021
Taken on June 3, 2021