Matelea obliqua | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Matelea |
Species: | M. obliqua
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Binomial name | |
Matelea obliqua |
Matelea obliqua, commonly known as climbing milkvine,[1] limerock milkvine or northern spinypod, is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family. It a twining herbaceous vine that produces maroon flowers in summer.
It is native to the eastern United States,[2] where it is found in areas of calcareous rocky woodland.[3] It is generally uncommon throughout its range, and is found in low densities.