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Green Milkweed Vine, Pearl Milkweed Vine

Matelea reticulata

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The spines are so soft that they don't scratch or prick at all. When the pods open, dark, flat seeds bearing feathery, white "parachutes" are released into the wind, just as happens with regular milkweeds along roads and in fields.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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Matelea

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PublishedJuly 19, 2014

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