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  5. Gentians, Dogbanes, Madders, and Allies
  6. Dogbanes and Milkweeds
  7. Funastrum
  8. Climbing Milkweed

species 4,220 observations

Climbing Milkweed

Funastrum cynanchoides

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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20 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Queen, Obscure Sphinx 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Large Milkweed Bug, Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Ceraunus Blue, Monarch, Gulf Fritillary, Silver-spotted Skipper 16

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Vine Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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