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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 |
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| LOCATION |
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| Distribution |
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| County |
Cameron |
| USDA Profile |
MARE4 |
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| Native to Area |
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| On Display |
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| Location Notes |
Resaca de la Palma State Park |
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| USES |
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| Commercial |
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| Ornamental |
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| Garden |
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| Lawn |
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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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| ETHNOBOTANY |
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| Folk Wisdom |
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| Edible |
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| Poisonous |
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| Construction |
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| Oil |
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| DOMESTIC ANIMAL USE |
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| WILDLIFE USE |
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| Butterflies |
Host plant for Queen and Monarch |
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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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