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Family name : Fabaceae Scientific name : Amphicarpaea bracteata Common name : Hog peanut, mouse beans Native American name : Lakota: Amphicarpaea bracteata is a(n) annual vine, which grows or climbs to 50 cm in height. This species is commonly found growing in the moist understory of woods and roadside banks. The leaves are alternate, pinnately trifoliate; leaflets are broadly lanceolate to ovate. Amphicarpaea bracteata has pale purple to white flowers that bloom from July to August. Click here for more information about the life cycle of Amphicarpaea bracteata. Horticulture Notes     Glossary Seed Collection : Collect the brown seed in Aug.-Oct.  Germination : Stratify or ethrel  Vegetative Propagation : The fruit of the hog peanut can also be planted, but it will require cold stratification to germinate.  Soils : Prefers well drained  Light : Full shade  Water : Prefers moist areas

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