Periploca is a genus of shrubs that can reach a height of 2 meters. The leaves are lance-shaped, while the woody stems can attain lengths of up to 15 centimeters and a thickness of 1 centimeter. The flowers exhibit a purple-brown coloration on the interior, contrasted with a greenish-white exterior.

Periploca

Periploca forrestii

Periploca graeca, commonly known as silk vine, is a robust climbing plant characterized by its oval seed pods that split open to reveal soft, fluffy seeds. In summer, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that hang delicately, displaying a purplish hue on their inner petals and a pale green exterior. The leaves are ovate, with a glossy, waxy texture. Similar to other plants in the milkweed family, cutting the stems releases a milky sap.

Periploca graeca

Periploca laevigata

Periploca mauritiana

Periploca purpurea

Periploca sepium

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