Quercus

Black Swallow Wort

Vincetoxicum nigrum

Not native to Kentucky

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Apocynaceae

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Black Swallow Wort; Black Swallowwort; Louises Swallow Wort; Louises Swallowwort

Conservation status

Kentucky rankNot available
Global rankGNR
KY statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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