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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


How it is grown


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