23,145 observationsLeast Concern
Carolina snailseed
Nephroia carolina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Ranunculales βΊFamily: Menispermaceae βΊGenus: Nephroia
About
Nephroia carolina, commonly called the Carolina coralbead, snailseed, Carolina Moonseed, or Margil's Vine, is a perennial vine of the moonseed family (Menispermaceae). It is native to North America, where it is found in northeastern Mexico and in several states in the United States from the Southeast to the Midwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Carolina snailseed is Nephroia carolina.
- Carolina snailseed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Carolina snailseed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Carolina snailseed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Carolina snailseed belongs to the order Ranunculales.
- Carolina snailseed belongs to the family Menispermaceae.
- Carolina snailseed belongs to the genus Nephroia.