Asclepias exaltata

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Asclepias exaltata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Asclepias
Species:
A. exaltata
Binomial name
Asclepias exaltata
Flower head of 2-year old A. exaltata in greenhouse

Asclepias exaltata (poke milkweed or tall milkweed) is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, native to eastern North America.

It blooms from late spring to early summer. The flowers are green and white.

Poke milkweed is found in moist woodland habitats, shores, and woodland edges.[2] It grows in moist soil and sunny or partly shaded places. It grows from 0.6 to 1.5 meters (2.0 to 4.9 ft) tall.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Asclepias exaltata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 208. IUCN. e.T64264135A67728538. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64264135A67728538.en.
  2. ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  3. ^ Cullina, W. (2000). Wildflowers: A Guide to Growing and Propagating Native Flowers of North America. The New England Wildflower Society. ISBN 0-395-96609-4.

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