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allegheny vine
Scientific Name: Adlumia fungosa
Family: Fumariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial
Other Names: IN (climbing fumatory), KY (climbing fumitory), MA
Adlumia fungosa: The Allegheny Vine
Adlumia fungosa, a member of the Papaveraceae family, is a delicate climbing biennial vine also known by the common names Allegheny vine, Climbing Fumitory, and Mountain Fringe.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adlumia fungosa (Ait.) Greene ex B.S.P.
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family) or Fumariaceae (depending on classification)
- Common Names: Allegheny vine, Climbing Fumitory, Mountain Fringe Vine
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that it is a vine that climbs over other plants, implying it has thin stems and feathery leaves. These features may pose a minor risk if ingested.
Considerations for Children
- The plant can grow nearly ten feet in height, and the climbing nature of the plant could be tempting for children to interact with.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Found in wooded or mountainous areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A biennial vine that can reach nearly ten feet in height.
- Possesses feathery leaves.
- Coiling leaf stalks that aid in climbing over other plants.
- Produces loose, branching clusters of tubular, hanging flowers.
- Flowers are typically white to pink, about 2/3-inch in size, and appear in groups of 3 to 6 on stalks.
Quirky Facts
- The flowers of Adlumia fungosa are pale pink and resemble skinny bleeding heart blooms.
- The genus name Adlumia is derived from... (the text does not say, needs more information)