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Cynanchum arizonicum

Cynanchum arizonicum (A. Gray) Shinners

Arizona Swallow-wort, Arizona Swallowwort

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)

Synonym(s): Metastelma arizonicum

USDA Symbol: CYAR12

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Stems twining, up to about 8 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White to yellowish.

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes and canyons of desert mountains.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-17
Research By: CBR

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