life
cycle - introduced perennial, reproducing by seed
stems -
unbranched, viney in nature, climbing or sprawling growth habit
leaves -
opposite, ovate to broadly lanceolate, entire, somewhat shiny,
very short petioles leaves
1, leaves 2
flowers -
5-petaled, dark purple to almost black, petals triangular with
short white hairs; axillary clusters flowers
1, flowers
2
seedpods -
green, long, slender, pointed, light brown when mature; seed
flat with tuft of fine hairs seedpods
1,
seedpods 2
