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Cressler, Alan

Matelea carolinensis

Matelea carolinensis (Jacq.) Woodson

Maroon Carolina Milkvine, Carolina Anglepod, Climbing Milkweed

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Synonym(s): Gonolobus carolinensis, Odontostephana carolinensis, Vincetoxicum carolinense, Vincetoxicum hirsutum

USDA Symbol: MACA9

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Purple , Brown
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowers brownish-maroon.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , GA , KY , LA , MD , MS , NC , SC , TN , TX , VA

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-04
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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