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texaskitty111

May 20, 2019 11:46 AM CST

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Name: tk
97478 (Zone 8b)

This vine is grow on my fence. The tiny red flowers are all over it. Anyone know what it is?

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plantladylin

May 20, 2019 11:50 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

The dark photo doesn't show the blooms very clearly but I wonder if it might be Rangoon Creeper (Combretum indicum)

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Calif_Sue

May 20, 2019 11:51 AM CST

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Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
Sunset Zone 15

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stone

May 20, 2019 2:35 PM CST

Name: stone
near Macon Georgia (USA) (Zone 8a)

Maroon Carolina Milkvine (Matelea carolinensis)

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texaskitty111

May 20, 2019 5:37 PM CST

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Name: tk
97478 (Zone 8b)

The milkvine with roundish leaves seems like it. Is that a milkweed?
Thanks all!

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Calif_Sue

May 20, 2019 5:39 PM CST

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Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
Sunset Zone 15

Nope, Milkweeds are Asclepias, totally different genus.

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stone

May 21, 2019 3:39 PM CST

Name: stone
near Macon Georgia (USA) (Zone 8a)

texaskitty111 said:The milkvine with roundish leaves seems like it. Is that a milkweed?
Thanks all!

While not an asclepias... the monarchs sometimes lay eggs on it... and the tussock moths and Milkweed leaf beetle will also eat this milkweed vine...

So... I would have answered yes, sorta...

You might want to search texas mateleas... there are many local varieties and... the carolina type found in my area may not be exactly the variety in your area.

The thread "Matelea and Rubus" in Plant ID forum

same vine?

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Last edited by stone May 21, 2019 3:43 PM

texaskitty111

May 21, 2019 3:52 PM CST

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Name: tk
97478 (Zone 8b)

Apparently, i've asked that same question before, got an answer and forgot both. Very embarrassing.
But, thanks again all

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stone

May 24, 2019 6:40 AM CST

Name: stone
near Macon Georgia (USA) (Zone 8a)