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Asclepias latifolia

Broadleaf Milkweed, Corn Kernel Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias jamesii Torr. +4 more
  • Asclepias jamesii Torr.
  • Asclepias latifolia Britton
  • Asclepias obtusifolia var. latifolia Torr.
  • Otanema latifolia (Torr.) Raf.
  • Otanema latifolia var. retusa Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in North America, Asclepias latifolia (commonly known as Broadleaf Milkweed or Corn-Kernel Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

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, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah

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