ASCLEPIADACEAE

Cynanchum racemosum

Common Name:  Talayote

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calyx and corolla are both 5-lobed Cynanchum racemosum is a twining vine to 3m long
leaves opposite typical of most members of the Asclepiadaceae, this plant has milky sap
inflorescences are axillary and in racemes a young inflorescence
another photo showing the habit compare this plant to its sister, Cynanchum barbigerum

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