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Black Jade Vine

Mucuna nigricans

Description:

vine with large pendulous blooms

Habitat:

subtropical

Notes:

I spotted this during a 4 day trek in southern China near the border with Myanmar. This bloom was hanging near the side of the trail coming out of a tangle of brush. I couldn't see any of the leaves.

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景洪市, 云南 Yunnan, Paracel Islands

Lat: 21.78, Long: 100.53

Spotted on Dec 23, 2011
Submitted on Jul 28, 2012

Spotted for mission

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