👉 Mauvine is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. They are native to North America, where they grow on rocky slopes and hillsides. Mauvines are known for their large, oval leaves, which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The term "mauve" is derived from the Latin word "mawin," meaning "to turn green." In botanical terms, "mauve" refers to a color that occurs when a plant's leaves turn