Asclepias emoryi
Emory's Milkweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias emoryi (commonly known as Emory's milkweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. The genus Asclepias is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
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, Texas