Pithecellobium keyense
Species of legume
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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).
| Pithecellobium keyense | |
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| Showing emerging flowers | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
| Genus: | Pithecellobium |
| Species: | P. keyense |
| Binomial name | |
| Pithecellobium keyense Britton ex Britton & Rose | |
Distribution and habitat
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
