Asclepias cinerea
Ashy Milkweed, Carolina Milkweed
Also known as: Ampelanus riparius Raf.
- Ampelanus riparius Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias cinerea (commonly known as Ashy Milkweed or Carolina milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Asclepias, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina