Angularfruit Milkvine

Matelea Gonocarpos

Description:

Large vine growing on wooden deck. Has elongated angular pods containing milkweed and seeds. When these pods open and dry the seeds are carried on the wind.

Notes:

Thanks to chesterbperry for ID :)

1 Species ID Suggestions

chesterbperry 10 years ago

Angularfruit Milkvine

Matelea gonocarpos

3 Comments

daytonajan 10 years ago

Thanks again chesterbperry! I knew you were very close as well but I had no idea where to look! :)

chesterbperry 10 years ago

My apologies dayton, when I first looked at it, my brain interpreted those ridges as indentations, at least I had the right family. :)

daytonajan 10 years ago

Thanks chesterbperry. The only question I have is about the shape of the pods. They are shaped almost like an elongated star fruit. The honeyvine pics I've found with pods, show a smooth tapering cylindrical pod. Any ideas?