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Parish's woolly milkweed

Scientific Name: Asclepias vestita ssp. parishii

Family: Asclepiadaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Parish's Woolly Milkweed (Asclepias vestita subsp. parishii)

Considerations for Pets

  • Asclepias species are known as milkweeds, suggesting the presence of sap.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Asclepias vestita Hook. & Arn. subsp. parishii (Jeps.) Woodson
  • Common Name: Parish's Woolly Milkweed
  • Rank: Subspecies
  • Family: Apocynaceae (formerly Asclepiadaceae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Asclepias vestita var. parishii Jepson

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Type: Forb/herb
  • Habit: Perennial plant

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • An important plant for Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), serving as a food source for caterpillars.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • Catalogue of Life
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
  • Garden Guides