Asclepias perennis
Aquatic Milkweed, Smooth Seed Milkweed
Other regional names: White Milkweed
- White Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias debilis Michx. +5 more
- Asclepias debilis Michx.
- Asclepias matelea Nutt.
- Asclepias parviflora var. latifolia Raf.
- Asclepias parvula (A.Gray) Vail
- Asclepias perennis var. parvula A.Gray
- Matelea laevis Nutt.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Asclepias perennis (commonly known as Aquatic Milkweed or Smooth-Seed Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Naturally occurring 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
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas