NameThatPlant.net: Calycocarpum lyonii

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Ranunculales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Calycocarpum lyonii FAMILY Menispermaceae Go to FSUS key

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SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Calycocarpum lyonii FAMILY Menispermaceae

COMMON NAME:
Cupseed, Lyonia-vine

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Calycocarpum lyonii FAMILY Menispermaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Calycocarpum lyonii FAMILY Menispermaceae

3590

Woody vine
Perennial
Dioecious

Habitat: Mesic upland, riparian, and bottomland forests, stream banks, wet hammocks, per Weakley's Flora

Native to Georgia

Rare

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

LEAVES:
Simple
Alternate
Petioles to 28cm long

FLOWER:
Spring/Summer/Fall
6-9 sepals
Petals absent
Superior ovary
Unisexual

FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Green at maturity, then darkening
Drupe

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