Tall milkweed
Asclepias exaltata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. The stems are 80-150 cm long. They can have hairs in narrow lines. The leaves are broadly oval and 10-20 cm long. They taper at both ends.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Asclepias bicknellii Vail; Asclepias nivea Sims; Asclepias phytolaccoides G.F.Lyon ex Purshl Asclepias syriaca var. exaltata (L.) L.;