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Cressler, Alan

Matelea pubiflora

Matelea pubiflora (Decne.) Woodson

Sandhill Shinypod, Trailing Shinypod, Trailing Milkvine

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Synonym(s): Edisonia pubiflora

USDA Symbol: MAPU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Trailing vine with stems to 42 inches in length.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Flowers light-green or reddish-brown. Petals covered in long, white hairs.

Distribution

USA: FL , GA

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-08-28
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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