The Asclepias genus contains over 200 species distributed broadly across Africa, North America, and South America. [7] It previously belonged to the family Asclepiadaceae, which is now …

2 days ago · Milkweed (Asclepias) is a native wildflower essential to monarch butterflies. Learn how to grow milkweed in your garden—from planting tips and choosing the right varieties to …

Aug 1, 2023 · Milkweed is botanically known as Asclepias spp. and has over one hundred known species. It was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Greek god of healing, Asclepius, and the …

Sep 23, 2025 · The common milkweed plant (Asclepias syriaca) is a rough, weedy plant, but it has fragrant flowers and attracts butterflies, especially the monarch.

Commonly known as milkweed, Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) plant family. Named for Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, …

What is Asclepias? Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants belonging to the dogbane family Apocynaceae (formerly in Asclepiadaceae), …

Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, is a group of hardy perennials celebrated for their vibrant blooms and critical role in supporting pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies.

Nov 15, 2023 · The Asclepias genus, commonly known as milkweed, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It includes around 140 species of perennial plants that are native to the Americas.

Nov 24, 2024 · Species of Asclepias are ecologically diverse, with habitats ranging from marshes and swamps to some of the driest regions in the North American and African deserts. They …

Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds and is a member of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Named for their latex, milkweeds exude a sticky …