About Yam Bean
Yam Bean (Smithia blanda) is a herb belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in marshy areas in grasslands key identification features : decumbent herb. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-January. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Smithia blanda
- Genus
- Smithia
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Marshy areas in grasslands Key identification features : Decumbent herb
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-January
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Yam Bean belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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