Matelea reticulata
(Green Milkweed Vine)
Matelea reticulata, Lockhart State Park, Caldwell Co. 4774
Matelea reticulata, Lockhart State Park, Caldwell Co. 4769
Matelea reticulata, Along City Park Road, Austin, Travis Co. 6180
Matelea reticulata, Along City Park Road, Austin, Travis Co. 6161
Matelea reticulata, Lockhart State Park, Caldwell Co. 4775
| Scientific Name | Matalea reticulata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MARE4 |
| Common Name | Green Milkweed Vine, Pearl Milkweed Vine | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30381 |
| Family | Apocynaceae (Dogbane) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Various soils; shaded areas, fencerows, wooded areas thickets. Plant: Twining perennial vine 6 to 12 feet long, covered with soft, spreading hairs. Leaves: Large, heart-shaped, hairy leaves, 2 to 4 inches long on petioles 1 to 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Green star-shaped blossom 1/2 to 3/4 inch across with whitish “pearl” in center, a gynostegia (fused parts of the stamens and pistil). Bloom Period: April to October. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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