Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Apocynaceae   Dogbane Family

Genus: Apocynum   Dogbane
About 7 species of perennial herbs with small pink or white flowers.

Scientific Name: Apocynum cannabinum L.
Common Name(s): Hemp-dogbane, Indian Hemp, Common Dogbane
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Hemp dogbane growing in alfalfa.

ID: Hrb-APCCA-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative
Caption: Hemp dogbane's erect opposite leaves and white flower clusters.

ID: Hrb-APCCA-006
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, leaf, stem
Caption: Hemp dogbane's white flower clusters and opposite or whorled leaves.

ID: Hrb-APCCA-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, leaf
Caption: Hemp dogbane's white flowers and reddish-colored follicles.

ID: Hrb-APCCA-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, fruit, inflorescense, mature
Caption: Hemp dogbane's white flowers and reddish-colored follicles.

ID: Hrb-APCCA-005
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, fruit, inflorescense, mature
Caption: Milky sap exuding from Hemp dogbane's reddish stem. The plant also has opposite or whorled leaves.

ID: Hrb-APCCA-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, stem, vegetative