Phaseolus maculatus
A perennial bean with broad, ovate leaflets, large seeds, and unusually-colored banner petals. Found in the U.S. in northern to southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and sporadically in Trans-Pecos Texas.
A flowering stem on NM Hwy. 15 north of Pinos Altos, Grant Co., New Mexico, 29 Aug 2009.
Flowers on NM Hwy. 15 north of Pinos Altos, 29 Aug 2009.
An immature fruit on NM Hwy. 15 north of Pinos Altos, 29 Aug 2009.
A leave, NM Hwy. 15 north of Pinos Altos, 29 Aug 2009.