Asclepias latifolia
| Asclepias latifolia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Asclepias |
| Species: | A. latifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Asclepias latifolia (Torr.) Raf.
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Asclepias latifolia is a species of milkweed, also known by the common name broadleaf milkweed.[1]
It's native range includes the American southwest ranging from California and southeastern Utah to Texas and Nebraska. It grows in disturbed areas, pinyon–juniper woodlands, mixed desert scrub and hanging rock gardens.[1][2] It can be found growing in Arches National Park.[2]
It is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 ft (0.91 m) tall. Leaves have attach directly to the stem, are 3–4 in (76–102 mm) long, and are relatively broad (the specific name latifolia means "broad-leaf"). Leaves have prominent veins and pubescence that lessens with age. It grows clusters of white to pale-green flowers 0.5–0.75 in (13–19 mm) long, which bloom April to July.[1][3]
Asclepias latifolia is poisonous to some livestock. It exudes a milky latex.[2]
Gallery
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Flower cluster
References
- ^ a b c Fagan, Damian (2012). Canyon Country Wilflowers. Falcon Pub. p. 26. ISBN 978-1-56044-560-9.
- ^ a b c "Asclepiadaceae Asclepias latifolia". National Park Service. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. "Asclepias latifolia". The University of Texas at Austin.