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American buckwheat vine
Scientific Name: Brunnichia ovata
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
American Buckwheat Vine (Brunnichia ovata)
Considerations for Pets
- As a climbing vine, it has the potential to grow in areas accessible to pets.
Considerations for Children
- As a climbing vine, it has the potential to grow in areas accessible to children.
Common and Scientific Names
- Scientific Name: Brunnichia ovata (Walt.) Shinners
- Synonyms: Brunnichia cirrhosa Gaertn., Rajania ovata Walter
- Common Names: American Buckwheat Vine, Buckwheat Vine, Ladies' Eardrops, Eardrop Vine, Redvine, Queen's Tears
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family or Smartweed Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the United States.
- Found in North America.
- Prefers wetter sites where it can overtake other vegetation.
Ecological Role
- Can be invasive, overtaking other vegetation, particularly on wetter sites.
- Redvine species, including Brunnichia ovata, can be a pest when growing within crops.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A high-climbing vine with tendrils.
- A perennial, meaning it grows for more than two years.
- Partly woody.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in the context of interplanting buckwheat to supply food for a fly parasite which can aid in controlling squash bugs.