Family: Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Family
Genus: Asclepias Milkweed
Over 140 species of perennial herbs. Named for the milky juice found in the plant.
Scientific Name: Asclepias L.
Common Name(s): Milkweed, Silkweed
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| Caption: Milkweed's narrow leaves and flower clusters.
ID: Hrb-ASCSS-002 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
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| Caption: Milkweed's narrow leaves and flower clusters.
ID: Hrb-ASCSS-003 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
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| Caption: Milkweed's narrow, whorled leaves and dense white flower clusters.
ID: Hrb-ASCSS-001 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, leaf
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