Matelea reticulata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Matelea |
| Species: | M. reticulata
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Matelea reticulata, commonly called Pearl Milkweed Vine, Netted Milkvine, Green Milkweed Vine, Net Vein Milkvine,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is native North America, where it is endemic to the U.S. state of Texas.[2][3] Its natural habitat is in thickets on rocky hillsides.[4]
Matelea reticulata is an herbaceous perennial vine. It produces green-white flowers in the spring and summer.[2]
References
- ^ NRCS. "Matelea reticulata". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ a b Matelea reticulata Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Society
- ^ Kartesz, John T. (2014). "Matelea reticulata". County-level distribution map from the North American Plant Atlas (NAPA). Biota of North America Program (BONAP). Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ Diggs, George; Lipscomb, Barney; O'Kennon, Robert (1999). Flora of North Central Texas. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. p. 287.
