Asclepias quadrifolia

Characteristics
Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq.
four-leaved milkweed
Forests to thin forests and woodlands of a southern affinity. Mostly an understory herb that does not do well with intense herbaceous competition. The herb layer may be rather full and diverse but not with dense tall plants. Does particularly well over calcareous rocks.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Gentianales
Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq. - four-leaved milkweed
Citation
Asclepias quadrifolia Jacq.
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Species Distribution Map

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Brandon A Cohen. Photo taken: Ulster County, NY: 12 June 2021 -
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Photo by: Brandon A Cohen. Photo taken: Ulster County, NY: 12 June 2021 -
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Photo by: Jacqueline Donnelly. Photo taken: Saratoga Co., NY: 12 Jun 2011 - 6
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 31 May 2010 - 4
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 14 Jun 2001 - 4
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