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Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae)

Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed)
This milkweed grows to only about two feet tall in dry prairies and pastures. The stems feature a whorled pattern of narrow leaves about three inches long. Several clusters of about 20 stalked five-petaled greenish flowers may top each stem. Seed pods are about 3" long and 1/2" wide. This specimen shows a branched stem, possibly the result of injury.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Herbarium Sheet #: 38696

<i>Asclepias verticillata</i> (Whorled Milkweed)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae)

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