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Vincetoxicum rossicum

Dog Strangling Vine, European Swallowwort
Other regional names: Pale Swallow Wort +2 more
  • Pale Swallow Wort
  • Pale Swallowwort
  • Russian Swallow Wort
Also known as: Alexitoxicon rosaicum (Kleopow) Pobed. +10 more
  • Alexitoxicon rosaicum (Kleopow) Pobed.
  • Alexitoxicon rossicum (Kleopow) Pobed.
  • Antitoxicum rossicum (Kleopow) Pobed.
  • Cymanchum medium R.Br.
  • Cynanchum melanthos Poir.
  • Cynanchum rossicum (Kleopow) Borhidi
  • Cynanchum rossicum Kleopow
  • Cynanchum vincetoxicum subsp. fuscatum
  • Vincetoxicum hirundinaria subsp. fuscatum
  • Vincetoxicum officinale subsp. fuscatum
  • Vincetoxicum officinale var. rossicum (Kleopow) Grodzinska
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.

Vincetoxicum rossicum (commonly known as Dog-Strangling Vine or European swallowwort) is a climbing plant within the Apocynaceae family. It originates in Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Central European Russia, East European Russia, South European Russia, Ukraine

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Germany, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec

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