Asclepias californica
California Milkweed, Round Hood Milkweed
Other regional names: Woolly Milkweed
- Woolly Milkweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias californica (commonly known as California milkweed or Round-Hood Milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Apocynaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms