Asclepias fascicularis
Mexican Milkweed, Mexican Whorled Milkweed
Other regional names: Narrow Leaved Milkweed +1 more
- Narrow Leaved Milkweed
- Narrowleaf Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias fasciculata Hemsl. +1 more
- Asclepias fasciculata Hemsl.
- Asclepias macrophylla var. comosa Durand & Hilg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias fascicularis (commonly known as Mexican milkweed or Mexican whorled milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Asclepias genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Washington