Matelea decipiens is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae known by the common name oldfield milkvine. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in open deciduous woods and stream banks. It is a perennial twining vine forb/herb with milky sap and 5 to 10 cm heart-shaped leaves. The vine dies back and returns every year. The 1 to 2 cm flowers are deep purple, occasionally yellow. The fruit is a follicle. [2]

Matelea decipiens

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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Matelea
Species:
M. decipiens
Binomial name
Matelea decipiens
(Alexander) Woodson

References

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  1. ^ "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org.
  2. ^ "PLANTS Profile Matelea decipiens oldfield milkvine". USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Retrieved May 20, 2019.