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Green Milkweed Vine

Matelea reticulata

Photo by RobertShinn
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30.2672, -97.7431

Field Notes

Description:

silvery sage, vine like

Habitat:

dry, rocky, full sun... seems to be only found in a few counties in TX

Species ID Suggestions

Kidneyleaf Grass of Parnassus

Parnassia asarifolia

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MickGrant
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Green milkweed vine

Matelea reticulata

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AnnaWhipkey
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Comments (10)
MickGrant
Good job Anna and Robert for tenacity!
RobertShinn
Yea Anna Whipkey...! If there was a prize you would take it for this identification...
RobertShinn
Thanks for trying Mick, but the leaves & plant structure are not the same .
katy.yanos
First time seeing a green flower..Nice shot.
MickGrant
Try Bur Cucumber - Sicyos angulatus (region is an issue however)
Dan Doucette
I've never seen anything like this either, very unique. If I were you, I would put the close up of the flower as the front picture. Great moth too in your profile pic. Would love to see that spotting.
RobertShinn
Me neither...nor has anyone else...so let's see how this site handles it...
alicelongmartin
Such a beautiful flower. Have never seen anything like it!
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PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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