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Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata

Photo by Anthony8
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Field Notes

Description:

I saw this large pinkish flower cluster along a pond. The flowers look like milkweed but the leaves do not.

Habitat:

Pondside

Species ID Suggestions

Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata

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sjlehmann
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Swamp milkweed

Asclepias incarnata

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NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (2)
sjlehmann
The leaves of swamp milkweed are narrower than other milkweeds. This is definitely swamp milkweed.
Anthony8
Does anyone know what this plant is?
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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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