Asclepias sanjuanensis
San Juan Milkweed, San Juan River Milkweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias sanjuanensis (commonly known as San Juan milkweed or San Juan River milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Asclepias genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, New Mexico, Utah