- Source: Matelea carolinensis
Matelea carolinensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae known by the common names maroon Carolina milkvine and Carolina anglepod. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in open deciduous woods and stream banks. It is a perennial twining vine forb/herb with milky sap and 5 to 10 cm heart-shaped leaves. The vine dies back and returns every year. The 1 to 2 cm flowers are deep purple, occasionally yellow. The fruit is a follicle.
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- Matelea carolinensis
- Matelea
- Matelea floridana
- Vincetoxicum
- List of flora of the Sonoran Desert Region by common name
- List of flora of Ohio
- List of flora of Indiana
- List of endangered and threatened animals and plants of Illinois
