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Asclepias linaria
Asclepias linaria Cav.
Pine-needle Milkweed, Needle-leaf Milkweed
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ASLI6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Inflorescence: Terminal
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NMValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
Special Value to Honey Bees
Supports Conservation Biological Control
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
Additional resources
USDA: Find Asclepias linaria in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Asclepias linaria in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Asclepias linaria
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-11-12Research By: