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  3. Vascular Plants
  4. Dicots
  5. Gentians, Dogbanes, Madders, and Allies
  6. Dogbanes and Milkweeds
  7. Milkweeds
  8. Florida Milkweed

species 738 observations

Florida Milkweed

Asclepias feayi

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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74 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Monarch, Isabella Tiger Moth, Queen, Soldier 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Large Milkweed Bug, Eastern Cottontail, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Red-banded Leafhopper 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Northern Cloudywing, Common Lovebug, Pallid Twig Ant, Arogos Skipper 64

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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