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Mexican Milkweed

Asclepias curassavica

Photo by Ric3
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright red and yellow flowers w/ green stems. If stems are broken, a milky substance is released that may cause eye injury.

Habitat:

Warm tropical climates.

Notes:

Though invasive, it does get used for ornamental gardening and butterfly and ladybug attracting.

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