Description
                        
                            Vincetoxicum raddeanum (also called Dog-strangling Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in forests, meadows, and along roadsides.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Vincetoxicum raddeanum is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Vincetoxicum raddeanum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                        Where to Find Vincetoxicum raddeanum
                        
                            Vincetoxicum raddeanum is native to Central and Eastern Europe and can be found in areas of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.