Asclepias (Milkweed)
jekeesl (south-central Arkansas)
8 years ago
I've always liked the Milkweeds, so thought that I would share some of those found in Arkansas.
Asclepias amplexicaulis
Asclepias longifolia
Asclepias quadrifolia
Asclepias tuberosa
Asclepias variegata
Asclepias verticillata
Asclepias viridiflora
Asclepias viridis
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macranthos
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
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7 years agoWe have fewer species in Oregon. Several are in eastern Oregon: 200 miles of sagebrush... On our recent trip we spent about 3 hours looking for Asclepias solanoana to no avail. We did find several speciosa and a nice patch of cordifolia (below).
carol23_gw
7 years agomattp321
7 years ago
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