Funastrum clausum
white twinevine
Nomenclature
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Family:
Apocynaceae
Plant Specifics
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Long-lived perennial
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Landscaping
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Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded---------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Usually moist, occasional inundation -to- Somewhat moist, no flooding
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Suitable to Grow In:
9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Larval host for monarch ( Danaus plexippus ), queen ( Danaus gilippus ), and soldier ( Danaus eresimu ) butterflies. Apparently not a monarch favorite.
Nectar plant for these and other butterflies.
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