Annual herb, invasive. Part of the pea family, grows like a vine and seeds grown in pods. Leaves are linear, opposite. Purple fluted flowers hang in groups on short stems. Grown in areas to prevent soil erosion, fix nitrogen and add organic matter to disturbed soils.
USDA Plant database. https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_vivi.pdf
Habitat Type | Tolerance | Invasive? |
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Disturbed areas with cold, wet winters, sandy soils. | Shade tolerant | Yes |