About Sesbania herbacea (Mill.) McVaugh
Taxonomic Naming
Sesbania herbacea (Mill.) McVaugh, also known by the synonym Sesbania exaltata, is a flowering plant species in the legume family.
Its common names are bigpod sesbania, Colorado River-hemp, and coffeeweed.
Native Distribution
It is native to the United States, especially the southeastern states, where it grows in moist environments.
Introduced Range
It also occurs as an introduced species in other locations.
Size and Growth Form
This species is a woody herb that reaches a height of 3 meters or more.
Leaf Structure
Its leaves are composed of many pairs of oblong leaflets.
Flower Characteristics
The inflorescence is a small raceme holding pealike flowers with yellow petals that may have purple spots.
