




Paederia foetida
Skunk vine is a climbing plant that has bright green leaves and small flowers. It grows quickly and can cover fences and trees, making it a fun plant to spot in gardens and parks.
Habitat: Urban areas
The skunk vine is a slender, climbing perennial vine with light green, heart-shaped leaves. Its small, tubular flowers are pale pink to lilac, often appearing in clusters, and its woody stems twist around supports.





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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Crushing its leaves releases a smell like rotten eggs!
It can climb high into trees, sometimes forming a leafy curtain!
Its scientific name, 'foetida', actually means 'stinky' in Latin.
People in some countries cook its leaves to eat as a vegetable!
Skunk vine releases a foul, sulfurous odor when its leaves are crushed, helping it defend against hungry herbivores.
Skunk vine can rapidly grow and twine around other plants, using them as supports to reach sunlight.
Skunk vine grows very quickly, allowing it to cover large areas and outcompete other slower-growing plants.
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
Helicoverpa zea
Larvae may feed on leaves and stems.
Puccinia paederiae
A specific fungus that infects the plant.
Climbing or vine plants are characterized by a growth habit that allows them to ascend upwards by twining, tendrils, or adhesive roots.
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Invasive species are non-native organisms that cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Don't touch or smell the leaves too closely, as they can have a strong odor.
300-700 cm
0.5-1 cm
Summer-fall
No
Mild
Perennial
Insect
Urban areas
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