Star milkvine
Matelea biflora

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A vine. The stems are 50 cm long. The flowers are star-shaped and purplish-brown. The fruit is a follicle.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Young fruit, young seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gonolobus biflorus Raf.; and others