Anredera cordifolia
Mignonette vine
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Family: Basellaceae · Type: Vine · Not Native
Anredera cordifolia (Mignonette vine) is a non-native California vine in the Basellaceae family, recognized by Only California representative of tropical family Basellaceae, rarely producing viable seeds.
Mignonette vine is a naturalized perennial found in southern coastal California bioregions including San Francisco Bay, southern coastal ranges, and southern California in disturbed urban areas and abandoned orchards at elevations below 500 meters. Flowering from July to November, this vine produces small white, fragrant flowers approximately 6 millimeters in diameter. Growing with climbing stems that develop small tuber-like structures in leaf axils, the plant spreads vigorously in disturbed landscapes. Its leaves are heart-shaped to nearly round, measuring 2 to 10 centimeters in size, with soft green blades. The plant rarely produces viable seeds and develops spherical fruits less than 1.2 millimeters long.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Only California representative of tropical family Basellaceae, rarely producing viable seeds
Habitat and range
Habitat: Uncommon. Disturbed, +- urban areas, abandoned orchards
Elevation: < 500 m
Outside California: native to South America
Bloom period
Anredera cordifolia blooms Jul-Nov.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anredera cordifolia native to California?
No. Anredera cordifolia is not native to California (recorded as not native).
When does Anredera cordifolia bloom?
Anredera cordifolia blooms Jul-Nov.
What plant family does Anredera cordifolia belong to?
Anredera cordifolia is in the Basellaceae family, genus Anredera.
What habitat does Anredera cordifolia grow in?
Anredera cordifolia grows in Uncommon. Disturbed, +- urban areas, abandoned orchards.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.