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Asclepias viridis

Antelope Horns, Green Antelope Horn
Other regional names: Green Antelopehorn +1 more
  • Green Antelopehorn
  • Green Milkweed
Also known as: Acerates paniculata Decne. +6 more
  • Acerates paniculata Decne.
  • Anthanotis procumbens Raf.
  • Anthanotis viridis (Walter) Raf.
  • Asclepias exaltata Link ex Spreng.
  • Asclepias longipetala Scheele
  • Asclepias procumbens Raf.
  • Gomphocarpus viridis (Walter) Spreng.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Asclepias viridis (commonly known as Antelope-Horns or Green Antelope-Horn) is a herbaceous perennial within the Apocynaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

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, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

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