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Matelea reticulata
Twining, climbing vine to15 feet. Soft, hairy, perennial somewhat sticky to touch. Flowers are pale green, star shaped, with darker green netlike veination and a small pearly dot in the center of the star. Leaves heart shaped.
Various soils in open woodlands, fencerows, and thickets. These were spotted in both woods and a garden near a house.
A host plant to monarch butterfly.
Spotted on Apr 18, 2012
Submitted on Apr 19, 2012
1 Comment
Very nice--I can't resist green flowers. Interesting, the leaves look just like pipevine leaves.