Selected images for skunk-vine (Paederia foetida )
Skunk vine is a perennial, climbing or trailing vine that can grow to 30 ft. (9.1 m) long. Plants originate from a woody root-stock and can invade natural and disturbed areas of Hawaii and the southeastern United States. The opposite leaves are up to 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) long, lance-shaped, often lobed at the base, and on petioles up to 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) long. The stems and leaves have a strong, unpleasant odor when crushed, giving this plant its name. Flowering occurs in late summer to fall, when small, pink or lilac flowers occur in clusters, either terminally or in leaf axils. Fruit are nearly-round, shiny, brown and up to 0.3 in. (0.7 cm) wide. Skunk vine has the potential to invade a large variety of disturbed and high quality habitats. Currently, it is widespread in Florida and in small areas of other southeastern states and Hawaii. Trailing infestations can completely cover and kill low-growing plants and small shrubs. Climbing infestations can strangle even large trees and restrict light availability to species below. Skunk vine is native to Asia and was first introduced into the United States before 1897 as a potential fiber plant.
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1237062 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Flower(s) Gerald D. Carr |
2132007 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Flower(s) Chris Evans |
2132039 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Infestation David J. Moorhead |
2132041 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Foliage David J. Moorhead |
2150089 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Infestation Chris Evans |
2150091 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Flower(s) Chris Evans |
2150092 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Plant(s) Chris Evans |
2150094 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Foliage Chris Evans |
2150099 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Foliage Chris Evans |
2151006 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Flower(s) Chris Evans |
5159049 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5308036 skunk-vine Paederia foetida Seed(s) Steve Hurst |
