Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Growing at the edge of a dense mixed forest, right by a seasonal stream.

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Christine Young

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Purdy <3 Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Twinsie! Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, this plant sure has a lot of common names! Rightfully so, it's gorgeous. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  It is fairly common, at least on our dirt roadsides, but I never tire of that vibrant orange! Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Good. It's the correct color to adore.
    
    Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago

The Butterfly Weed

''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.

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Similar species: Gentianales

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling