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Seed pod of Showy milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

Photo by IsabellaFiers
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted in Yosemite NP.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
IsabellaFiers
Hello QWMom, Yes I also saw Showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) in Yosemite NP. see my PN link, http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37600052
QWMom
The leaves and pod (and crook in the stem supporting the pod) look to me like a milkweed (Asclepias). Are there any species that live in that area?
IsabellaFiers
Thanks a lot Leuba for the link, it will help me with my search.
Leuba Ridgway
How interesting ! some features look like Euphorbiaceae. Looks like the leaves have a waxy coating to prevent excessive moisture-loss. Hope you find an ID ! http://www.yosemitehikes.com/wildflowers/yosemite-wildflowers-guide.htm
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PublishedOctober 13, 2013

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