Location: Malabar, Malabar Scrub
This is Mikania scandens,
It's known as Climbing Hempweed commonly.
It is the host plant for the Little Metalmark butterfly,
But in Hawaii, it's a noxious weed.
Sources: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Sciences Plan Database - Mikania scandens - Climbing Hempvine This is Mikania scandens,
It's known as Climbing Hempweed commonly.
It is the host plant for the Little Metalmark butterfly,
But in Hawaii, it's a noxious weed.
Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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