Native plant guide: Australian Native

Coastal jack bean

Canavalia rosea
Coastal Jack Bean; Credit: Gemma Bauld

Coastal Jack Bean; Credit: Gemma Bauld

Coastal Jack Bean; Credit: Gemma Bauld

Plant Description:

A trailing vine with large, round green trifoliate leaves. Pink-purple pea flowers are present above the plant with large green bean pods to follow. This is perfect for large areas to be filled and makes a statement when mass planted. Also is a good stabiliser of soils, particularly sandy soils in which it prefers. Tolerant of salt spray.

Special features: Pink-purple pea flowers, large leaves

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Fauna attractant: Bees, Dark Cerulean butterfly

More information: https://www.somemagneticislandplants.com.au/plants/coastal-jack-bean

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