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Petrea volubilis (Machiguá)

This fast growing climbing plant brings beauty to a garden as it not only has star-like purple flowers but also attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

    • Common names: Queens wreath, sandpaper vine

    • Botanical family: Verbenaceae

    • Geographic origin: Tropical America

    • Current geographic distribution: North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania

    • Pollination: Bees, butterflies & other insects

    • Uses: Ornamental plant
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