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Pithecellobium keyense
Species of legume From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pithecellobium keyense, commonly called Florida Keys blackbead',[2] or Florida Key apes-earring,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae).
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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.[3] It typically grows over sand and limestone substrates, often near coastal areas.[4][5] It is a common species throughout much of its range.[4][5]
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.[4]
A fruiting specimen
References
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