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Sandhill Milkweed

Asclepias humistrata

Photo by Ric3
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Field Notes

Description:

Plant is an upright, hairy to smooth perennial. Flowers are in a terminal cluster or compact umbel. Corolla is pink (appears variegated). Hoods are pink. The most distinctive characteristic is the tan-colored flower buds.

Habitat:

Preferred habitat is woodland edges, thin pine forests, roadsides and rocky embankments. This specimen was observed along the side of the exit road of a County nature Preserve in dry sandy soil in full sun.

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Flowers of North America
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Go.. Go.. Native - Florida
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Brooker Creek Preserve
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PublishedApril 1, 2013

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