Nekemias arborea, commonly known as pepper vine, is native to the Southeastern United States, Texas, and New Mexico. It spreads rapidly, climbing up trees and bushes. It prefers moist soils, such as stream banks, and disturbed areas.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Peppervine 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
- Vitales
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Genus
- Nekemias
- Species
- Nekemias arborea
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