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sea bean Canavalia cathartica Family Leguminosae updated Nov 10 Where seen? This climber with large lilac flowers and dark green leaves is sometimes seen on our wild coastal areas. According to Hsuan Keng, it was common on our sandy shores. It was previously known as Canavalia turgida, C. obtusifolia. Features: A twinning climber. The leaf is made up of three thin leaflets. Flowers rose-pink to dark purple. Several flowers on a long stalk. Fruits are bean-like pods, with 3 strong keels (4-6cm long) with poisonous beans. |
 Pulau Ubin, Jan 09 |
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 Pulau Ubin, Jan 09 |
 Pulau Ubin, Jan 09 |
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 Pasir Ris Park, Oct 09 |
 Pasir Ris Park, Oct 09  |
 Pasir Ris Park, Oct 09 |
 Pasir Ris Park, Jan 10 |
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