Asclepias ovalifolia
Dwarf Milkweed, Low Milkweed
Other regional names: Oval Leaf Milkweed +1 more
- Oval Leaf Milkweed
- Oval Leaved Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias ovalifolia f. ovalifolia +1 more
- Asclepias ovalifolia f. ovalifolia
- Asclepias ovalifolia f. verticillifolia D.Löve & J.-P.Bernard
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias ovalifolia (commonly known as Dwarf Milkweed or Low Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in 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)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Ontario, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia