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Echites umbellata Jacq.

Devil's potato, Rubber Vine

Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)

USDA Symbol: ECUM

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Rubber Vine is a member of the dogbane family (family Apocynaceae) which includes herbs and shrubs (trees in tropical regions) with solitary or clustered flowers and milky juice.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: peaks in summer

Distribution

USA: FL
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Echites umbellata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Echites umbellata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Echites umbellata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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