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slimleaf milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias stenophylla
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: IA (narrow-leaved milkweed), IL (narrow-leaved gre
Slimleaf Milkweed (Asclepias stenophylla)
Asclepias stenophylla, commonly known as Slimleaf Milkweed, is a perennial subshrub or forb/herb found in various regions.
Considerations for Children
- Historically, the root of Slimleaf Milkweed has been given to children to increase appetite.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asclepias stenophylla A. Gray
- Common Names: Slimleaf Milkweed, Narrowleaf Milkweed, Narrowleaf Green Milkweed
- Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family) / Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
- Order: Gentianales
- Genus: Asclepias L.
- Synonym: Acerates angustifolia
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in locations such as Minnesota, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
- Observed in Boulder County Open Space, Colorado.
- Often blends in with grasses.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial subshrub or forb/herb.
- Features 1-inch round clusters arising from leaf axils.
Ecological Role
- Milkweed plants are the sole food source for Monarch larvae.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Serves as a host plant for caterpillars.
Resources and Further Information
- View observations on iNaturalist.
- Plant information available at Wildflower.org.
- Discover Life page: Asclepias stenophylla - Slimleaf milkweed.
- USDA PLANTS Database.
- Dave's Garden.