Vine Milkweed
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Cynanchum angustifolium
Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Vine Milkweed prefers wet or moist soils. Grows well in poorly-drained soils. Tolerates some saltwater. Full sun.
- Scientific Name: Cynanchum angustifolium
- Common Names: Vine Milkweed, Gulf Coast Swallowwort
- Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Stems grow to 10 feet or more
- Leaves: Long, very narrow
- Flowers: Greenish-White
- Bloom Time: May through August
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval host for monarch and queen caterpillars. Attracts butterflies and native bees.
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Where to Find It
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