Asclepias exaltata (poke milkweed or tall milkweed) is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, native to eastern North America.
Poke Milkweed's green and white flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. The plant's leaves can become quite large on plants growing in moist shaded conditions. The plant resembles common milkweed (A. syriaca), and can hybridize with this species where the two occur in close proximity.[2]
Poke milkweed is found in moist woodland habitats, shores, and woodland edges. It grows in moist soil and sunny or partly shaded places. It usually grows from 2 to 6 feet (0.6 to 1.8 m) tall, but can exceed 6 feet in height under favorable conditions.[2]
References
- ^ Maiz-Tome, L. (2016). "Asclepias exaltata". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 208. IUCN. e.T64264135A67728538. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64264135A67728538.en.
- ^ a b Multiple sources:
- "Asclepias exaltata". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- "Asclepias exaltata, (Poke Milkweed)". Bring Back The Monarchs. Monarch Watch. Archived from the original on January 17, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- Cullina, W. (2000). Wildflowers: A Guide to Growing and Propagating Native Flowers of North America. The New England Wildflower Society. ISBN 0-395-96609-4.
External links
Media related to Asclepias exaltata at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Asclepias exaltata at Wikispecies
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