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Carr, Bill

Matelea parviflora

Matelea parviflora (Torr.) Woodson

Smallflower Milkvine

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MAPA8

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Ill-smelling with milky sap

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite , Whorled
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Pubescence: Pilose
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: TX

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

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Record Modified: 2023-02-17
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