Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Gentians, Dogbanes, Madders, and Allies Dogbanes and Milkweeds Metastelma Cheesman's Swallow-wort species 21 observations Cheesman's Swallow-wort Metastelma decipiens Key traits Layer Vines Plant type Perennial Vine Wildflower From USDA PLANTS. Close