Asclepias exaltata

Characteristics
Apocynaceae
Asclepias
Asclepias exaltata L.
forest milkweed
Mesic deciduous forests and edges of forested roads and paths. Not evenly scattered throughout a site but usually restricted to a few distinct patches.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native FACU (NWPL) FACU (NWPL EMP) UPL (NWPL NCNE) S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Gentianales
Asclepias
Asclepias exaltata L. - forest milkweed
Citation
Asclepias exaltata L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Jacqueline Donnelly. Photo taken: Warren Co., NY: 9 Jul 2011 - 6
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 8 Jun 2010 - 4
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Cattaraugus Co., NY: 13 Jul 2013 - 4
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