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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)