About Anredera vesicaria (Lam.) C.F.Gaertn.
Anredera vesicaria (Lam.) C.F.Gaertn. has the common names Texas madeiravine and sacasile. Along with its relative Anredera cordifolia, it is one of only two wild-growing species from the family Basellaceae found in the contiguous United States. Both species are sometimes cultivated for their showy, fragrant floral displays. Anredera cordifolia is widespread across the warmer regions of the world, and occurs as an invasive species outside its natural range. Anredera vesicaria is native to Texas, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and Venezuela, and has been introduced to Florida. In both Texas and Florida, it grows in thickets and disturbed areas including roadsides and fence rows, at elevations below 500 m (1650 feet). Anredera vesicaria is an herbaceous twining vine that can grow to 8 m (27 feet) in height. Its individual flowers are small, cream-colored, and less than 2 mm (0.08 inches) across. These small flowers are grouped into large racemes or panicles that can reach 70 cm (28 inches) in length. The flowers produce an intense, pleasant scent.
