Biological Category
Plants
Species Type
Vine
NY Legal Status
Regulated
LHPrism Status
Tier 3 - Established
Key Characteristics
Leaf
Leaves have a smooth margin. They are opposite, oval-shaped, compound with 3-5 leaflets that are 2-3 inches long. The leaves distinguish it from the native virgin's bower which has a toothed margin.
Flower
White flowers with four petals, highly fragrant.
Growth Form
A climbing, deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial vine
Seed
Seeds are produced in profusion and are showy due to long, silver-gray, feather-like hairs attached
