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Apocynaceae
Odontostephana

not marked as a favorite taxon Odontostephana floridana (Vail) Alexander. Common name: Florida Milkvine. Phenology: Apr-Aug (-Oct); Jul-Oct (-Dec). Habitat: Beech-magnolia bluffs, mesic ravines, moist hammocks. Distribution: Ne. Florida, sw. Georgia, and c. Panhandle Florida south to s. Florida.

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = POWO, S, Liede-Schumann et al (2026); = Matelea floridana (Vail) Woodson — Fl5, FNA14, K1, K4, NS, WH3, Drapalik (1969). Basionym: Vincetoxicum floridanum Vail 1899

Links to other floras: = Matelea floridana - FNA14

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image #1 of Odontostephana floridana© Floyd A. Griffith | Original Image ⭷
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