Angle Pod, Spearleaf

• Scientific Name: Matelea Parvifolia
• Common Name: Angle Pod, Spearleaf
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=66
• Habitat: Bajadas
• Life Form: Vine, non-woody
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Greenish or green purplish brownish
• Flowering Period: Mar. to Oct.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Present but not common
• Family: Apocynaceae (dogbane family)