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Hartweg's climbing milkweed

Funastrum heterophyllum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Funastrum

About

Funastrum cynanchoides (formerly called Sarcostemma cynanchoides), also known as fringed twinevine, twining milkweed or climbing milkweed, is a perennial plant in the family Apocynaceae that grows twining through other plants in the Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert. It has milky sap and smells pungent. It is similar to Funastrum hirtellum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hartweg's climbing milkweed?
The scientific name of Hartweg's climbing milkweed is Funastrum heterophyllum.
What kingdom does Hartweg's climbing milkweed belong to?
Hartweg's climbing milkweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Hartweg's climbing milkweed belong to?
Hartweg's climbing milkweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Hartweg's climbing milkweed belong to?
Hartweg's climbing milkweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Hartweg's climbing milkweed belong to?
Hartweg's climbing milkweed belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does Hartweg's climbing milkweed belong to?
Hartweg's climbing milkweed belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does Hartweg's climbing milkweed belong to?
Hartweg's climbing milkweed belongs to the genus Funastrum.