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Rintz, Richard

Matelea radiata

Matelea radiata Correll

Farfurrias Milkvine

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MARA5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Brown
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Corolla reddish-brown.

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: Endemic to the Rio Grande plains.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2014-07-02
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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