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Pringle's swallow-wort

Scientific Name: Cynanchum pringlei

Family: Asclepiadaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Cynanchum pringlei

Also known as Pringle's Swallow-wort, Cynanchum pringlei is a species of plant belonging to the Cynanchum genus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cynanchum pringlei (A. Gray) Henrickson
  • Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Metastelma pringlei A. Gray
    • Cynanchum barbigerum var. breviflorum Shinners

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cynanchum pringlei is found in Texas (TX).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Pringle's Swallow-wort exhibits a vine growth habit.

Ecological Role

  • Some swallow-wort species, like pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) and black swallow-wort (Cynanchum louiseae syn. Vincetoxicum nigrum), are considered invasive in North America, including areas in New England and Ontario.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Monarch butterflies oviposit on some swallow-wort species.

Resources and Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: Provides tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Provides taxonomic information.