Mexican milkweed, Narrow leaf milkweed
Asclepias fascicularis
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are 100 Asclepias species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young flowers are eaten cooked.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Asclepias mexicana Cav.; Asclepias verticillata var. mexicana (Cav.) E. Fourn.;