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
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 | 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
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 | 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
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 | 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
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 | 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
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 | 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
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