Floral Series: Asclepias Tuberosa

Press Play 😀Asclepias TuberosaThe Asclepias Tuberosa – this flower is part of the Milk Weeds family but doesn’t have a characteristically milky sapped stem like other varieties of Milk Weeds.  According to Missouri Botanical Garden website (http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b490) it’s common name is “Butterfly Weed” as it attracts butterflies.

Photo Credit – Steve Dzaba

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