Oval-leaved milkweed, Dwarf milkweed
Asclepias ovalifolia
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 25-50 cm tall. The stems are slender and erect. The leaves are oval and 5-8 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The flowers are 6 mm across and in a cluster.
There are 100 Asclepias species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
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
Dwarf milkweed