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NAMES |
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Family |
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family) |
Genus Species |
Matelea reticulata |
Synonyms |
Gonolobus reticulatus |
Common Names |
Pearl Milkweed Vine, Pearl Net Leaf Milkweed Vine, Green Milkweed Vine, Net Vein Milkvine, Netted Milkvine |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Duration |
Perennial |
Habit |
Twining Vine |
Size |
6-12 feet |
Leaves |
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Leaf Retention |
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Flowers |
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Flower Colors |
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Bloom Time |
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Fruit |
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Seeds |
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Thorns or Spines |
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Stems and Trunk |
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Bark |
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Roots |
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Description Notes |
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LOCATION |
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Distribution |
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County |
Cameron |
USDA Profile |
MARE4 |
USDA Hardy Zone |
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Native to Area |
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RGV Sightings |
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On Display |
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Location Comments |
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Location Notes |
Resaca de la Palma State Park |
PROPAGATION |
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Water Requirement |
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Light Requirement |
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Soil Moisture |
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Soil Type |
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Habitat |
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USES |
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Commercial |
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Ornamental |
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Garden |
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Hedges |
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Lawn |
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Exotic |
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Uses Comments |
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LEGAL STATUS |
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Invasive |
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Pest |
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Endangered |
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Legal Notes |
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ETHNOBOTANY |
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Folk Wisdom |
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Edible |
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Symbolism or Ceremonial |
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Poisonous |
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Fuel |
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Construction |
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Wood |
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Fibers |
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Oil |
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Soap |
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Wax |
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Dye |
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Chemicals |
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Solvents |
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Adhesives |
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Reactants |
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Fluids |
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Alcohol |
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Fragrance |
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Utility Comments |
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Utility Notes |
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DOMESTIC ANIMAL USE |
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Horses |
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Cattle |
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Sheep |
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Goat |
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Swine |
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Domestic Animal Comments |
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Domestic Animal Notes |
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WILDLIFE USE |
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Deer |
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Predators |
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Small Mammals |
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Rodents |
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Birds |
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Butterflies |
Host plant for Queen and Monarch |
Insects |
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Reptiles |
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Worms |
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Wildlife Notes |
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Wildlife Comments |
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Field Notes |
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References |
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Photography Credits |
John Wagman 04/17/2016, Cameron County TX, Resaca del la Palma State Park |
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Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Genus Species: Matelea reticulata
Synonyms: Gonolobus reticulatus
Common Names: Pearl Milkweed Vine, Pearl Net Leaf Milkweed Vine, Green Milkweed Vine, Net Vein Milkvine, Netted Milkvine
Images of Matelea reticulata
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