I started paying attention to the unpronounceable plant names y'all have been discussing. Previously in this thread I mentioned that I had a climbing MW vine but that I didn't remember it's name.
@Frostweed, the source of said plant, reminded me that it's name is Funastrum cynancoides and she also reminded me that it might take a few years for it to bloom. But first I'll have to see if it survived the weather.
Dang it! I just tried to upload a picture of it and it was taking way too long. I went into another room to get something and when I returned the picture was still 'Uploading . . .' 👿
So the Funastrum cynanchoides appears to be the scientific name and the synonym is Sarcostemma cynanchoides. Common names are Fringed Twinevine and Climbing Milkweed. Oh. dear. Another source has the scientific name and the synonym reversed from the 1st one I quoted. I didn't mark all the links b/c at the time I didn't know I would need to. Plus I wanted to scroll back thru this thread to see if I'm even talking the same language as you all are. So maybe if you're reading this post you should stop b/c I'll probably return and edit it. 😜
@DavidLMO said, 'I am not sure what bugs me most. The same "common" name for multiple plants or multiple latin names for the same plant. THAT frustrates me!'
I am with you 100%. See above. Grrrr. However, unless you were joking, you went on to say, 'I mean I understand when they switch families….' and if not joking you will have to explain that to me, perhaps in a tree mail if too much for this thread.
After looking at what some are calling 'the purples', I totally understand why y'all have been so excited about them. Wow! They are outstanding! I wanna. I don't think that's what I have, assuming it survives. But wait! What do y'all mean by 'the purples'???
Yes, there are Cuban Monarchs. I recently read about them. And yes, they basically stay in Cuba. Smoking cigars, I guess. But wait! Now some scientists/researchers are saying that the Monarchs might leave Cuba and then cross over to the Yucatan. Or go to other islands in the Caribbean. Dang this stuff gets confusing.
I think someone mentioned Passiflora biflora. (Sorry. The mention was just 'biflora'.) So anyway, I bought one at a native plant sale. Was told that the bloom would be yellow and white. Unfortunately all that's left of the plant is the tag.
