dog-strangling vine, European swallowwort |
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Definition European swallowwort is an herbaceous, twinning, long-lived perennial vine. Leaves are opposite, dark green, oval, shiny, 3-4 in. (7.6-10.2 cm) long and 2-3 in. (5.1-7.6 cm) wide. Flowering occurs in June to July, when pink to reddish, 5-petaled, star-shaped flowers appear in clusters. Flowers are approximately 0.25 in. (0.6 cm) across and are covered with white hairs. Fruit are pods, similar to milkweed pods, which are slender, 2-3 in. (5.1-7.6 cm) long and split to reveal small seeds with tufts of white hair. The hair allows the seeds to be readily dispersed. European swallowwort invades upland areas with a wide range of light and moisture conditions. European swallowwort is native to Europe and was likely introduced into the United States for ornamental purposes. |
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References Common Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1, National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1, National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. |
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Categories Plants: Vines Plants: Forbs/Herbs |
Links to Other Data Sources Plants: CYRO8 GRIN: 448793 ITIS: 501902 |
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Taxonomic Synonyms Vincetoxicum rossicum |
Other Common Names Common Name Synonym(s): pale shallow-wort |
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