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Cressler, Alan

Cassytha filiformis

Cassytha filiformis L.

Devil's Gut, Love Vine

Lauraceae (Laurel Family)

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USDA Symbol: CAFI4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (N), PR (N), VI (N)

The Love Vine is a member of the laurel family (family Lauraceae) which consists of aromatic plants, mainly trees and shrubs, with inconspicuous yellow or green flowers.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Leaf Complexity: Simple

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: FL , HI , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC			UPL			FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-11-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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