Canavalia rosea; found on Pantai Tungku beach. (Fabaceae or Legume family) Common names: Bay Bean, Beach-bean, a very fast-growing and sturdy vine which can be found all over the pan tropical coastal regions. It can be found in tropical and subtropical coastal locations in many parts of the world. Its wide range makes it even more curious that little is presently known about it. Bay Bean can be found snaking its way to the ocean from shrubby shorelines and coastal shrub. It sets down roots at nodes as it trails across beaches and dunes, the roots forming networks that aid in stabilizing sands. The plant prefers warmth and can tolerate periods of drought, but definitely likes full sun and the beach!The buoyancy of the seeds allows them to be distributed by ocean currents.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:43:57 +0000