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slimpod milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias quinquedentata
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Slimpod Milkweed (Asclepias quinquedentata)
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the milkweed family (Asclepiadaceae/Apocynaceae), which are known to contain substances that could be of concern.
Considerations for Children
- Belongs to the milkweed family (Asclepiadaceae/Apocynaceae), which are known to contain substances that could be of concern.
Slimpod Milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias quinquedentata, is also commonly referred to as slim-pod milkweed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asclepias quinquedentata A. Gray
- Family: Asclepiadaceae (also classified as Apocynaceae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- USDA Symbol: ASQU2
- Synonyms: The text suggests users can add more synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the United States.
- Specifically mentioned in relation to Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
- Described as a perennial plant.
Ecological Role
- Milkweed populations, in general, are declining due to urbanization.
- Important for monarch butterflies.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed to be a hunting ground for young green lynx spiders.
- A nectar source for various species.
Further Information
- Observations can be viewed on iNaturalist.
- Plant information is available at Wildflower.org.
- Additional details can be found on Discover Life and Dave's Garden.
- Information is also available from the USDA PLANTS Database and the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.