Black-eyed Susan vine

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Thunbergia alata

Black-eyed Susan vine, a reference photo
Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Thunbergia alata, commonly called black-eyed Susan vine, is a herbaceous perennial climbing plant species in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Eastern Africa, and has been naturalized in other parts of the world.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Black-eyed Susan vine being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Family
Acanthaceae
Species
Thunbergia alata

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