Broadleaf milkweed
Asclepias latifolia
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are 8-10 cm long by 5 cm wide. They attach directly to the stem. The flowers are pale green to yellowish.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It suits a sunny dry position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kochi nakam
Synonyms
Asclepias obtusifolia var. latifolia Torr.; Otanema latifolia Raf.;