California milkweed
Asclepias californica
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
There are 100 Asclepias species. The Asclepiadaceae are now put in the Apocynaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, North America, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Gum, leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Inkhakabovu, Sidzayi
Synonyms
Gomphocarpus tomentosus (Torr.) A. Gray [Illegitimate]; Gomphocarpus torreyi J. F. Macbr.;