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Lemmon's milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias lemmonii
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lemmon's Milkweed (Asclepias lemmonii)
Lemmon's Milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias lemmonii, is a native milkweed species. It is also referred to as bigleaf milkweed.
Considerations for Pets
- As a milkweed, Asclepias lemmonii may contain sap or other substances characteristic of milkweeds.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asclepias lemmonii A. Gray
- Common Names: Lemmon's Milkweed, bigleaf milkweed
- Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: USDA Symbol: ASLE13
Distribution and Habitat
Asclepias lemmonii is native to the United States and has been found in Arizona. It also grows in the Ajos-Bavispe Reserve, Sierra de los Ajos, near Cananea, Sonora, Mexico.
Ecological Role
Like other milkweed species, Asclepias lemmonii serves as a host plant for monarch butterflies.
Additional Information
- Seeds and plants of Asclepias lemmonii are available for purchase.
- Discover Life offers resources regarding the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of this species.