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Wiggins' swallow-wort
Scientific Name: Cynanchum wigginsii
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Wiggins' Swallow-wort
Learn about Wiggins' Swallow-wort (Cynanchum wigginsii), a perennial vine also known as Wiggins swallowwort.
Please note: The provided text indicates that Wiggins' Swallow-wort is rated as "No" for safety with both children and dogs. Exercise caution.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cynanchum wigginsii Shinners
- Family: Apocynaceae (formerly Asclepiadaceae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Metastelma mexicanum (Brandegee)
- Basistelma angustifolia (Torr.) Bartlett (non Cynanchum angustifolium Pers.)
Common Names
- Wiggins' swallow-wort
- Narrow-leaf Swallow-wort
Distribution and Habitat
Wiggins' Swallow-wort is found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, and in Mexico.
- Specific locations mentioned include NW Grosvenor Hills and Salero Ranch in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
It is not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Vine, Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
- It has shade tolerance.
Ecological Role
Wiggins' Swallow-wort vines can form tangled masses that shade and suppress native plants. This suggests it may be invasive in certain environments.