Spearleaf

Matelea parvifolia (Torr.) Woodson - Milkweed family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 3.0 feet

Plant Type: Shrub, Vine

Features

Flower Color: Green, Purple

Bloom Time: Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Fall

Native Range

  • USA:  Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas
  • MEX:  Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest
Regional Native Status: L48 (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.