Asclepias elata
Nodding Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias glaucescens var. elata (Benth.) E.Fourn. +1 more
- Asclepias glaucescens var. elata (Benth.) E.Fourn.
- Asclepias macroura A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias elata (commonly known as Nodding Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Apocynaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas