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Hoya carnosa

Photo by Dangermouse
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Field Notes

Description:

Seemingly vigorous climber, glossy ovate leaves with pointed ends. Flowers form in clusters.

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Hoya carnosa

Species ID Suggestions

Hoya carnosa
craigwilliams
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Comments (12)
Dangermouse
Thanks, everyone, for the comments. I didn't know about the nectar or the scent - it was in a friend's garden and I don't visit often. The ants were definitely a nice bonus! :)
alicelongmartin
I see you have a bonus of ants likely tasting the honey also!
hookgv
I like to taste the nectar too
ceherzog
There are often little drips of nectar exuding from the flowers that I like to taste. (Hasn't killed me yet) I love Hoyas and the asclepidaceae family.
hookgv
Beautiful aroma at night as well.
craigwilliams
Sorry, forgot the ref.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoya_carnosa

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Flowers of Europe
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011

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