Asclepias speciosa
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| Showy Milkweed | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asclepiadoideae |
| Genus: | Asclepias |
| Species: | A. speciosa |
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| Asclepias speciosa Torr. |
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Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a species of milkweed plant. It is also known as Greek Milkweed. It belongs in the subfamily Asclepiadoideae. It is native to western North America. It blooms from May to July. This species is found in savannas, prairies, meadows, and fields.
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- Asclepias speciosa at USDA PLANTS Database
- Asclepias speciosa at Treatment from the Jepson Manual
- Asclepias speciosa at Evergreen Native Plant Database
