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Poke Milkweed
Asclepias exaltata

Family: Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae)

Milkweeds have distinctive flowers wth 5 petals bent sharply back, supporting a crown with 5 incurved horns. Juices milky. This species has drooping clusters of white flowers tinged with lavender or green. Leaves stalked, pointed at boh ends, often drooping.

Height: 3-6 feet

Found: Woods

Blooms: June-August




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