ASTERACEAE
Mikania scandens (L.) Willd.
Common name: climbing hempvine
Mikania is the only twining vine in the Asteraceae native to central |
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Mikania scandens heads are discoid, with four florets per head. Note the long style branches characteristic of its tribe (Eupatorieae). | |
Note the deltiod leaves. | A hairstreak butterfly visiting Mikania scandens |
A crab spider is well-camouflauged in Mikania scandens | |