Family: Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Mostly herbaceous plants with some shrubs, trees, and vines. Distinctive membranous sheath (ochrea) that unite the stipules are present in most genera.
Genus: Brunnichia Buckwheat Vine
Perennial woody vines native to the United States.
Scientific Name: Brunnichia ovata (Walt.) Shinners
Common Name(s): American Buckwheat Vine, Redvine
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: American buckwheat vine's green and red foliage and tendrils.
ID: Hrb-BRVCI-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): vegetative
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