Narrowleaf milkweed

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Asclepias fascicularis

Narrowleaf milkweed, a reference photo
Photo: Eric Hunt · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Asclepias fascicularis is a species of milkweed known by the common names narrowleaf milkweed and Mexican whorled milkweed. It is a perennial herb that grows in a variety of habitats.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Narrowleaf milkweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Species
Asclepias fascicularis

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