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Asclepias tuberosa 2024-06-24 SW Michigan USA Burning off the early morning dew<br />
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Asclepias tuberosa 2024-06-24 SW Michigan USA

Burning off the early morning dew

A closer view:

Asclepias_tuberosa3_2024-06-24 SW Michigan USA zooming out:<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/161673/asclepias_tuberosa_2024-06-24_sw_michigan_usa.html Asclepias tuberosa,Butterfly Weed,Geotagged,Summer,United States

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''Asclepias tuberosa'' is a species of milkweed native to eastern North America. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 metre tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early fall. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5–12 cm long, and 2–3 cm broad.

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Jon Reck
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By Jon Reck

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Uploaded Jun 25, 2024. Captured Jun 24, 2024 07:19 in GPH4+W4 Dowling, MI, USA.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/40s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm