About Matelea decipiens (Alexander) Woodson
Matelea decipiens (Alexander) Woodson is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family, commonly called oldfield milkvine. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in open deciduous woods and along stream banks. It is a perennial, twining vining forb/herb that produces milky sap and bears heart-shaped leaves 5 to 10 centimeters long. As a perennial, its above-ground vine growth dies back each year and regrows annually. Its flowers measure 1 to 2 centimeters across, and are most often deep purple, though they occasionally occur as yellow. It produces a follicle as its fruit.
