• Red Milkweed ( Asclepias incarnata ) plants grow 3- to 5-feet tall and produce bright clusters of pink flowers that bloom throughout the summer. (planetnatural.com)
  • The photographer's identification Asclepias incarnata has not been reviewed. (berkeley.edu)
  • Asclepias incarnata, more commonly known as swamp milkweed , is a native perennial found throughout most of the United States. (tnnursery.net)
  • Dear All, asclepias curassavica is common plant now,rather a weed in Maharashtra specially around Pune.Abundandly available in marshy places. (google.com)
  • Asclepias curassavica Lour. (wikimedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica , commonly known as tropical milkweed , [3] is a flowering plant species of the milkweed genus, Asclepias . (wikipedia.org)
  • Planting Asclepias curassavica in nonnative regions therefore remains controversial and criticized. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica is sometimes used in butterfly gardens (see above for concerns for monarchs) or as a cut flower. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica is described by NatureServe as a "widespread species, ranging from southern North America through Central America and into South America. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica was introduced to Australia prior to 1869 and is widespread in parts of Queensland. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias curassavica contains several cardiac glycosides , [17] including asclepin, [18] calotropin, uzarin and their free genins, calactin, coroglucigenin and uzarigenin. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most abundant cardiac glycoside present in Asclepias curassavica leaves is voruscharin, which comprises around 40% of the total cardiac glycoside content in leaves. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you live in Chicago you can plant Mexican species (Asclepias mexicana) or Asclepias tuberosa, don't plant our species. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias tuberosa , Butterfly Weed, is most often a distinctive bright orange but there is some variation in flower color, from deep red-orange to yellow. (prairiemoon.com)
  • Like all species in the Asclepias genus, Asclepias tuberosa is one of the larval host plants for the monarch butterfly. (prairiemoon.com)
  • When direct seeding asclepias tuberosa in the fall , do you cover the seeds or leave them uncovered? (prairiemoon.com)
  • Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (30)ct Flat Common Name: Butterfly Weed, pleurisy root. (bloomindesigns.com)
  • Asclepias tuberosa (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Butterfly Weed A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, offering three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally red or yellow) from early through late summer. (bloomindesigns.com)
  • Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds, named for their latex, a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides, exuded where cells are damaged. (wikipedia.org)
  • The size, shape and color of the horns and hoods are often important identifying characteristics for species in the genus Asclepias. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias species produce their seeds in pods termed follicles. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is the most widespread species of Asclepias in South Africa. (plantzafrica.com)
  • This widespread species of Asclepias is varied over its range and a number of distinct ecotypes can be observed. (plantzafrica.com)
  • A long-lived perennial herb in the milkweed family ( Asclepiadaceae ), Mead's milkweed ( Asclepias meadii ) is a federally threatened species. (fws.gov)
  • Once thought of a weed by the wayside, the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is now recognized as a vital link in our increasingly fragile ecosystem. (snagmetalsmith.org)
  • Common Milkweed ( Asclepias syriaca ) - Flowers are different, grows in more open habitat, leaves are more rounded at end. (ontariowildflowers.com)
  • Uncommon, easily overlooked, often confused with Common Milkweed ( Asclepias syriaca ) . (ontariowildflowers.com)
  • Asclepias (ass- kleep -ee-ass), Milkweed, Milkweed Family (Asclepiadaceae). (bloomindesigns.com)
  • Asclepias asperula is a widespread US native that can be found on dry sandy/gravelly soils from Oklahoma west to Southern California. (plantdelights.com)
  • But a search of the USDA Plants Database listing for spider milkweed turns up a different milkweed, Asclepias asperula . (naba.org)
  • Asclepias asperula has a native range from Texas north to Nebraska and Idaho and extending westward to California. (naba.org)
  • In Texas, Asclepias viridis is quite common and is considered an important food source for the Monarchs as they start their spring migration northward. (naba.org)
  • Asclepias viridis , listed as Green Antelopehorn by the USDA Plants Database, is also called spider milkweed by many sources. (naba.org)
  • In our area Asclepias speciosa is covered with monarch caterpillars during the summer. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias speciosa is similar to Asclepias eriocarpa , but taller and less fuzzy leaves, and much more fragrant. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias speciosa tolerates clay. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias speciosa is great for a bird garden and a butterfly garden. (laspilitas.com)
  • Foliage of Asclepias speciosa has color silver and is deciduous. (laspilitas.com)
  • Flower of Asclepias speciosa has color pink. (laspilitas.com)
  • Communities for Asclepias speciosa:Mixed-evergreen Forest and Yellow Pine Forest. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias speciosa Torr. (wa.gov.au)
  • Home » Organism Search » Asclepias speciosa Torr. (wa.gov.au)
  • Asclepias ovalifolia, commonly known as Oval-leaf Milkweed, is a stunning perennial plant that can grow up to 0.6m by 1m. (sheffields.com)
  • Large-bodied hymenopterans (bees, wasps) are the most common and best pollinators, accounting for over 50% of all Asclepias pollination, whereas monarch butterflies are poor pollinators of milkweed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asclepias are herbaceous perennials, scrambling or twining, often succulents with watery or milky sap. (plantzafrica.com)
  • Asclepias incarnate grows in upright clumps of fleshy white tubers. (tnnursery.net)
  • Asclepias is dedicated to Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine. (plantzafrica.com)
  • Asclepias is named for the Greek god of healing Asklepios, while viridiflora means with green flowers. (vplants.org)
  • Asclepias are rarely cultivated other than in native plant gardens and natural areas. (plantzafrica.com)
  • It is quite drought tolerant,(not in the same league though as Asclepias A. eriocarpa, erosa or californica ) plant, water well first summer and ignore. (laspilitas.com)
  • Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivanti) is a native perennial with big personality, making a striking addition to butterfly gardens and is perfect for naturalizing in meadows. (americanmeadows.com)
  • Asclepias asperula is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. (pfaf.org)
  • Asclepias arenaria, Sandhill Milkweed, is a unique perennial native to sandy habitats. (plantflowerseeds.com)
  • Asclepias subulata Decne. (asu.edu)
  • Asclepias is named for the Greek god of healing Asklepios, subulata means awl-shaped. (asu.edu)
  • 9. Antiproliferative activity of cardenolide glycosides from Asclepias subulata. (nih.gov)
  • Asclepias californica, California milkweed is one of the most beautiful milkweeds in California. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias californica tolerates sand. (laspilitas.com)
  • Foliage of Asclepias californica has color gray and is stressdeciduous. (laspilitas.com)
  • Flower of Asclepias californica has color violet. (laspilitas.com)
  • Communities for Asclepias californica:Chaparral, Mixed-evergreen Forest, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland and Yellow Pine Forest. (laspilitas.com)
  • Asclepias species produce their seeds in pods termed follicles. (wikipedia.org)
  • A group of bioactive steroidal glycosides (pregnanes) with anorectic activity in animals was isolated from several genera of milkweeds including Hoodia and Asclepias. (nih.gov)
  • Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias) is a hummingbird favorite and ideal pollinator plant, attracting a wide variety of bees and butterflies to the garden. (americanmeadows.com)
  • With a Backdrop of Golden Clethra alnifolia and Side-Show of Blackened Rudbeckia Pom Poms, Glistening Asclepias tubersoa (Butterfly Weed), Parachutes Await a Breeze Some things in life are one-hit wonders, and others are worth a second thought or three. (thegardenerseden.com)
  • Possible aliases, alternative names and misspellings for Asclepias subverticillata . (idaho.gov)