Star Milkvine

Matelea biflora (Raf.) Woodson

Milkweed family

Plant Type
Forb/herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
24 inches
Flower Color
Purple, Brown
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring

Growing Conditions

Light

Shade Tolerance Intermediate

Native Range

  • USA:  New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Regional Native Status: L48 (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.

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