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Rintz, Richard

Matelea atrostellata

Matelea atrostellata Rintz

Dark-starred Milkvine, Darkstar Milkvine

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MAAT2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle
Fruit: A follicle; smooth, pale green or gray with dark green lines.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Purple , Black
Bloom Time: Aug
Bloom Notes: Flower color is dark red to black.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Endemic to Brewster County, TX.
Native Habitat: A single sky-island canyon in Big Bend National Park.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2014-07-02
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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