Asclepias scaposa
Bear Mountain Milkweed
Also known as: Asclepias exilis M.E.Jones +1 more
- Asclepias exilis M.E.Jones
- Asclepias rafaelensis Brandegee
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Asclepias scaposa (commonly known as Bear Mountain milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas