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Etymology: Asclepias: named for the Greek god of healing Asklepios
Plants: erect, perennial, 3'-5' tall forb, single stem, milky juice Leaves: opposite, stalked, thin, broadly elliptical, with pointed tips and bases Flowers: white to purplish, 5-parted, 1/2" tall, ![]() Fruits: erect pods from downwardly-pointing stalks; many seeds on silky hairs Habitat: moist; woods Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous! Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = NI Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
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