Madeira vine
See also: plants
Details#
AKA: Potato vine, Jalap, Lambs Tail
Leaves - alternately arranged (one leaf per stem joint (node)) along the stem - sub-sessile (with a very small leaf stalk) - slightly fleshy, bright green, normally glossy above, glabrous (hairless) - heart-shaped or broadly ovate (triangular in outline), 20-120 mm long, 15-100 mm wide.
Flowers - masses of fragant, drooping, small white/cream flowers to 5mm in diameter - 5 petals and 5 stamens forming a star shape
Control#
Difficult requiring physical and chemical methods.
Single treatment needs following up.
Images#
Experience#
Initial introduction when working with the Friends of Redwood Park where it is one of the major weeds.
Subsequent identification of some evidence on wood-duck-meadows. Early infestation from Gatton Creek.