Rush milkweed, Desert milkweed
Asclepias subulata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It only produces leaves after rain. They are small. The stems are 1-1.5 m long. The flowers are greenish-white. The fruit are narrow pods.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is a desert plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Caution