About Matelea carolinensis (Jacq.) Woodson
Matelea carolinensis (Jacq.) Woodson is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family, commonly known as maroon Carolina milkvine and Carolina anglepod. This species is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in open deciduous woods and along stream banks. It is a perennial twining vine that is classified as a forb or herb, and it produces milky sap. Its leaves are heart-shaped, and measure between 5 and 10 cm long. As a perennial, the above-ground portion of the vine dies back each year and regrows annually. Its flowers measure between 1 and 2 cm across; they are most often deep purple, but occasionally they are yellow. The fruit produced by this plant is a follicle.
