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Angularfruit Milkvine

Matelea Gonocarpos

Photo by daytonajan
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Field Notes

Description:

Large vine growing on wooden deck. Has elongated angular pods containing milkweed and seeds. When these pods open and dry the seeds are carried on the wind.

Notes:

Thanks to chesterbperry for ID :)

Species ID Suggestions

Angularfruit Milkvine

Matelea gonocarpos
chesterbperry
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Comments (3)
daytonajan
Thanks again chesterbperry! I knew you were very close as well but I had no idea where to look! :)
chesterbperry
My apologies dayton, when I first looked at it, my brain interpreted those ridges as indentations, at least I had the right family. :)
daytonajan
Thanks chesterbperry. The only question I have is about the shape of the pods. They are shaped almost like an elongated star fruit. The honeyvine pics I've found with pods, show a smooth tapering cylindrical pod. Any ideas?

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2013

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