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Michaux's milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias michauxii
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Michaux's Milkweed (Asclepias michauxii)
Asclepias michauxii, commonly known as Michaux's milkweed, is a native milkweed species found in the southeastern United States. It is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- Milkweed is named for its milky juice, which contains alkaloids and latex.
- The plant has hairy stems.
- Grows 4 to 16 inches high.
Considerations for Children
- Milkweed is named for its milky juice, which contains alkaloids and latex.
- The plant has hairy stems.
- Grows 4 to 16 inches high.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asclepias michauxii Decne.
- Common Name: Michaux's milkweed
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)
- Synonym: A. angustifolia
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and SC.
- Found in the central and southern Florida peninsula.
- Observed in locations such as Blackwater River State Forest, Okaloosa County, FL, and near Rabbit Creek.
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows to a height of 4 to 16 inches.
- Has narrow leaves.
- Has hairy stems.
- Features a solitary umbel.
- Possesses a corona that is more than... (the description is incomplete in the provided text).
- Plant is an upright single stalk that is 5 to 10 inches tall.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Provides larval food for monarch and queen butterflies.
- Milkweeds are a major source of nectar.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens.
- Southeastern Flora (http://www.southeasternflora.com/) - a possible resource for more information.