Merremia dissecta
Family: Convolvulaceae
Plant Description: Perennial vine with trailing or twining stems to 3 m or longer. Leaves 6-13 cm wide, palmately divided or compound, 5-7 lobed, margined teeth, alternate. Corolla 3-4.5 cm long, white or slightly creamy, with purple throat. Flower radial, funnel shape. Fruit a brown, globose capsule subtended by dried sepals.
Plant Trivia: “Woodvine” is nameed for the brown seed pod
Field Identification: Dried fruit is large and resembles a brown flower.
Occurrence: Frequent on steam bottoms, coastal thickets, shell deposits, and waste places.
Bloom Period: April-November
Plant Use: Attractive but will take over yard.
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