Asclepias macrosperma
Dwarf Milkweed, Large Seeded Milkweed
Other regional names: Largeseed Milkweed
- Largeseed Milkweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias macrosperma (commonly known as Dwarf Milkweed or Large-Seeded Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Asclepias, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah