Butterfly Weed- Asclepias tuberosa

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Asclepias tuberosa is a herbaceous perennial known for its clusters of orange to yellow, butterfly-attracting flowers.

Leaves: The leaves are lance-shaped and arranged in pairs.

Flowers: The plant produces clusters of orange to yellow, butterfly-attracting flowers.

Fruits: It forms distinctive, elongated seed pods.

Habitat: It is commonly found in open fields and prairies.

Distribution: Butterfly milkweed is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in prairie section

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