Low milkweed, Plains milkweed
Asclepias pumila

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are 100 Asclepias species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The unopened flower buds are eaten cooked. The flowers are used as flavouring and as a thickener in soups. The flower clusters can be boiled down to make a sugary syrup.

Edible parts

Flowers, gum, leaves, oil, seeds, seedspod

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Asclepias verticillata var. pumila A. Gray;