Status: Native
Synonyms:
Funastrum cynanchoides (Decaisne) Schlechtendal
Philibertella cynanchoides (Decaisne) Vail
Sarcostemma cynanchoides is a vining milkweed with whitish flowers. It is found at lower to middle elevation near flowing water or at a moist roadside. The leaves are not wavy (crisped.) The fruit is a follicle containing seeds on silky parachutes.
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Sarcostemma cynanchoides, photo Elroy Limmer, Gila River near Rte. 180
Sarcostemma cynanchoides, growth habit, photo Elroy Limmer, Gila River near Rte. 180
Sarcostemma cynanchoides, follicle, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Ridge Road, Oct. 25, 2007
Sarcostemma cynanchoides, umbel of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Silver City, Ridge Road, Sept. 11, 2009
Sarcostemma cynanchoides, closeup of leaf, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Silver City, Ridge Road, Sept. 11, 2009
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