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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)
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Flowers of Zihuatanejo
Purple Bush-Bean
Macroptilium atropurpureum
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Macroptilium atropurpureum is a perennial herb widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions of the world as a forage crop, a soil and pasture improver and for ground cover. It is native to tropical America. It can form dense stands along forest margins and can also smother native shrubs, grasses and young trees. Flowers are typically deep purple with reddish tinge near base
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