Asclepias asperula subsp. asperula
Antelope Horns, Spider Milkweed
Also known as: Acerates asperula Decne. +1 more
- Acerates asperula Decne.
- Asclepiodora asperula (Decne.) E.Fourn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Asclepias asperula subsp. asperula (commonly known as Antelope Horns or Spider Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Asclepias asperula, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
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