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Whorled Milkweed [Asclepias verticillata]

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Common Name: Whorled Milkweed
Scientic Name: Asclepias verticillata
Colors: White
Months Appearing: August

1-2 feet tall.

Leaves, very narrow1/2 to2 inches long. Whorled on the stalk.

Flowers typical Milkweed shape. White.

Dry prairies ,roadsides.

Roadside, Mecosta County.

Attributes

Height of Plant

1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Leaves

Leaves opposite or whorled

Type of Flower

Size of Flower - 1 cm or less (3/8")