Cheesman's Swallow-Wort

Metastelma decipiens

Native to:
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Metastelma
Species:
Metastelma decipiens
USDA Symbol:
CYCH

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes