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Asclepias tuberosa

Photo by Ajwerko
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Description:

Asclepias tuberosa is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 metre tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early fall.

Habitat:

Spotted in my pasture.

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PublishedJune 20, 2013

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