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Climbing Hempweed

Mikania scandens

Description:

Is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. This species is a perennial herb which grows as a branching vine. The keaves are oppositely arranged at swollen nodes on the stem. They have triangular or heart - shaped, sometimes toothed blades up to 15 cm long and 11 cm wide. The flower heads are clustered in panicles. The flowers are pinkish, purplish, or white.

Habitat:

It's native habitat includes wooded areas and swamps.

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Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 2, 2017
Submitted on May 2, 2017

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