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Marcus, Joseph A.

Funastrum crispum

Funastrum crispum (Benth.) Schltr.

Wavyleaf Twinevine, Wavy-leaf Milkweed Vine

Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Synonym(s): Sarcostemma crispum, Sarcostemma lobata

USDA Symbol: fucr

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Subshrub
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Twining stems, up to about 5 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Green , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Green to red or purplish.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , OK , TX

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-09
Research By: TWC Staff

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