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| Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) | ||
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This showy milkweed has brilliant orange flowers arranged in a flat-topped cluster at the top of a rough, hairy stem. As the name suggests, the shooting-star shaped flowers attract many species of butterflies, notably the monarch. Butterfly milkweed is a small plant, growing to 0.6 m (2 ft) in height, with narrow leaves that grow alternately on the stem. The seed pods are spindle-shaped, 10-13 cm (4-5 in) long, and inside the flat brown seeds are attached to silky hairs. Unlike other milkweeds, the juice is watery and colourless, not milky. This attractive wildflower is very popular with gardeners. | |
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