Serjania brachycarpa
Family: Sapindaceae
Plant Description: Perennial or semi-evergreen, woody vine to 3 m or higher. Leaves compound with generally ovate leaflets, 1-5 mm long, toothed, alternate, hairy, usually two times compound. Flowers bilateral, in small racemose panicles, the petals, 2.5-3 mm long, whitish or creamy. Fruits, reddish, 10-12 mm long, narrowly 3-winged.
Plant Trivia: The genus was named in 1703 in honor of a French monk, Philippe Sergeant, who was known for his knowledge and skills in botany and medicine.
Field Identification: From a distance, the reddish-winged seeds are sometimes mistaken for flowers. Winged seeds are a good indicator of this fragrant vine.
Occurrence: Frequent on various soils in thickets or woods, mostly along bluffs, ravines, and streams.
Bloom Period: April – November
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