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Bear Mountain milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias scaposa
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bear Mountain Milkweed (Asclepias scaposa)
Asclepias scaposa, commonly known as Bear Mountain Milkweed, is a forb/herb belonging to the milkweed genus. It is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves. This suggests the presence of substances attractive or essential to specific insects.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asclepias scaposa Vail
- Common Name: Bear Mountain Milkweed
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Apocynaceae (formerly Asclepiadaceae)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in hills and mountains.
- Specific mention of Texas and New Mexico as locations where it grows.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb, indicating a non-woody plant.
Ecological Role
- Monarch butterfly caterpillars use milkweed as their only host plant, emphasizing its critical role in the butterfly's life cycle.
Related Species
- The text mentions other Asclepias species, including:
- Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)
- Asclepias sperryi (Sperry's Milkweed)
- Asclepias eriocarpa (Indian Milkweed)
- Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)
- Asclepias albicans (Whitestem Milkweed)
- Asclepias angustifolia (Arizona Milkweed)
- Asclepias amplexicaulis (Clasping Milkweed)
- Asclepias arenaria
- Asclepias feayi (Florida Milkweed)
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: Provides information on Asclepias scaposa.
- Discover Life: Offers details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Asclepias scaposa.
- The Plant List: Contains names and details for this taxon.