White Twinevine

Funastrum clausum
Español: Morella
Trellis or fence

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Considertions

This is an extremely aggressive vine. It can grow into mats that cover shrubs and small trees.

Habitat

Moist sites such as edges of wetlands.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers
  • Larval host for monarch (Danaus plexippus), queen (Danaus gilippus), and soldier (Danaus eresimu) butterflies.  Apparently not a monarch favorite.
  • Nectar plant for these and other butterflies.