Thursday, February 21, 2013

Pink Coral Vine (Antigonon leptopus)


Pink Coral Vine 

Botanical name: Antigonon leptopus
Family: Polygonaceae (Knotweed family)

Habitat - Disturbed areas, roadsides, hammocks.

Description - Introduced category 2 invasive species, reaching lengths of 30 to 40 feet and climbing by tendrils. Cordate leaves are up to 4 inches long with entire, slightly undulate ( wavy ) margins. The upper leaf surface has recessed veins & wrinkled appearance.

photo/pune2009