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Rusby's milkweed

Scientific Name: Asclepias rusbyi

Family: Asclepiadaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Rusby's Milkweed (Asclepias rusbyi)

Rusby's Milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias rusbyi, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the milkweed family. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Considerations for Pets

  • Like other milkweeds, Asclepias rusbyi contains a milky juice which contains alkaloids, latex, and several other components.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Asclepias rusbyi (Vail) Woodson
  • Family: Apocynaceae (formerly Asclepiadaceae), the Milkweed Family
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Asclepias engelmanniana var. rusbyi (Vail) Kearney
  • USDA Symbol: ASRU6
  • ITIS TSN: 30300

Common Names

  • Rusby's Milkweed

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the L48 (Contiguous 48 United States).
  • Specifically noted as native to Nevada, where thirteen species of milkweed are found.
  • Also found in New Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Perennial duration.

Ecological Role

  • Milkweeds are the sole food source for Monarch larvae (Asclepias spp.).

Further Information

  • View Rusby's milkweed observations on iNaturalist.
  • View plant information at Wildflower.org.
  • Steven Foster Photography offers stock photos.
  • Plant database entry with 4 data details.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.