Dwarf milkweed
Asclepias involucrata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It has many branches from the base. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. The flowers are greenish-white.
There are 100 Asclepias species.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The latex is used like chewing gum.
Edible parts
Gum, leaves, latex
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Asclepias involucrata var. tomentosa Eastw.; Asclepias macrosperma East. ex Vail;