Florida Keys blackbead facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Florida Keys blackbead |
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Pithecellobium
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keyense
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Pithecellobium keyense, commonly called Florida Keys blackbead', or Florida Key apes-earring, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae).
Distribution and habitat
It is native to The Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Mexico (in the states of Quintana Roo and Yucatán), and the U.S. state of Florida. It typically grows over sand and limestone substrates, often near coastal areas. It is a common species throughout much of its range.
Description
Pithecellobium keyense is a shrub or small tree. It has pinnately compound leaves, with 2-4 leaflets. The leaves are evergreen and leathery in texture. Flowers are produced in heads, and range in color from white to pink. Its fruits are a long coiled bean.
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A fruiting specimen
See also
In Spanish: Pithecellobium keyense para niños
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