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talayote
Scientific Name: Cynanchum racemosum
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Talayote (Cynanchum racemosum)
The name "Talayote" can refer to several things, including a town in Chihuahua, Mexico, and a prehistoric turriform construction on the Gymnesian Islands. However, in botany, "Talayote" is a common name primarily associated with the plant Cynanchum racemosum. It is also sometimes used for Matelea parvifolia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynanchum racemosum (Jacq.) Jacq.
- Family: Asclepiadaceae (mentioned in relation to Cynanchum racemosum var. unifarium)
- Synonyms/Varieties: Cynanchum racemosum var. unifarium (Scheele) E. Sundell
Distribution and Habitat
Cynanchum racemosum, under the common name Talayote, has been observed in the valley of the Dry Frio River in northern Uvalde County. It is also associated with the Arizona-Sonora Desert region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Talayote (Cynanchum racemosum) produces clusters of small cream and green milkweed flowers.
- The flowers are held above and among large heart-shaped foliage.