species 1,387 observations
Slimjim Bean
Phaseolus filiformis
Field notes
Phaseolus filiformis is a species of wild bean native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Its common names include slimjim bean, slender-stem bean, Wright's Limabean and Wright's phaseolus. This plant resembles other beans in appearance, with leaves composed of lobed triangular leaflets and pink pea-like flowers. The small bean pods are 2.5 to 3.5 cm long and less than 1 cm wide.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Fall Armyworm Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Soybean Looper Moth, Salt Marsh Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Broadbean Weevil
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-legged Grasshopper, Western Flower Thrips, Potato Leafhopper, Black Bean Aphid
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Vine Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.