Matelea reticulata
(Green Milkweed Vine)
Matelea reticulata, Along City Park Road, Austin, Travis Co. 6180
Matelea reticulata, Along City Park Road, Austin, Travis Co. 6161
| Scientific Name | Matalea reticulata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MARE4 |
| Common Name | Green Milkweed Vine, Pearl Milkweed Vine | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30381 |
| Family | Apocynaceae (Dogbane) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Various soils; shaded areas, fencerows, wooded areas thickets. Plant: Twining perennial vine 6 to 12 feet long, covered with soft, spreading hairs. Leaves: Large, heart-shaped, hairy leaves, 2 to 4 inches long on petioles 1 to 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Green star-shaped blossom 1/2 to 3/4 inch across with whitish “pearl” in center, a gynostegia (fused parts of the stamens and pistil). Bloom Period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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