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Cynanchum northropiae

Cynanchum northropiae (Schltr.) Alain

Fragrant Swallow-wort, Fragrant Swallowwort

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)

Synonym(s): Epicion northropiae

USDA Symbol: CYNO

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 10 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Habitat: Dunes, dry scrub, palm forests, mixed forests, roadsides.

Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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