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longleaf cologania

Scientific Name: Cologania angustifolia

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Longleaf Cologania (Cologania angustifolia)

Cologania angustifolia, commonly known as Longleaf Cologania, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Multiple sources indicate a "No" rating for safety with dogs, suggesting potential risks. Please conduct further research to determine the exact nature of the potential hazard.

Considerations for Children

  • Multiple sources indicate a "No" rating for safety with children, suggesting potential risks. Please conduct further research to determine the exact nature of the potential hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cologania angustifolia Kunth
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Synonyms: Cologania longifolia A. Gray

Description

  • Cologania angustifolia is described as a trifoliate twining herb with long leaf segments.
  • The petals are purple.
  • The calyx has five lobes, with two of them fused.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Cochise County, Arizona.
  • Observed near Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, within the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.
  • Native to Yavapai County.
  • Found in the Sonoran Desert region in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial plant with a forb/herb growth habit.
  • It is described as a native perennial vine that twines on other vegetation.

Additional Information

  • The USDA PLANTS Database is a resource for information.
  • Dave's Garden offers a community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • Encyclopedia of Life provides information on the plant.
  • International Plant Names Index contains the plant.