Twining Milkweed (Sarcostemma cynanchoides var. heterophyllum)

   
 

Twining Milkweed (Sarcostemma cynanchoides var. heterophyllum), Candelaria, TX. Photographs by Gertrud Konings.

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• Common English Names: Twining Milkweed
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Sarcostemma cynanchoides var. heterophyllum (sahr-coh-STEM-muh sigh-nan-KOI-dees)
• Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
• Geographic Range: Oklahoma west to California, south to central Mexico.
• Plant Form: Climbing or trailing vine.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 11 Sep 2005