Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine)
$ 17.98
Also known as Green Milkweed Vine, Netted Milkvine or Net Vein Milkvine.
Pearl Milkweed Vine is a dainty plant with small but intricate, green, star-shaped flowers with a iridescent pearl-like center. Flowers are followed by a large seedpod. Pearl Milkweed Vine dies back to the ground every winter but comes back reliably.
It does well in a woodland edge locations with well-draining soils. It oozes out a white milky sap when a leaf is broken off. It produces a large seedpod with silky seed threads and many seeds.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Part sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | Green |
| Bloom time | Spring, summer |
| Mature height | 6-12 ft |
| Mature width | 1-3 ft |
| Attracts | Butterflies, bees |
| Host plant | Monarch, Queen butterflies. |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
Comment: Dormant