Asclepias albens is a species of widespread, perennial flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. This milkweed is endemic to South Africa. It is the most common milkweed there. It grows in grassland at an altitude of 10-1700 m in the grassy biome. It grows in grasslands prone to frequent burning and full sunlight, often in rocky areas. Its common name is cartwheels. It is in the family Apocynaceae.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Cartwheels 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Gentianales
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Asclepias
- Species
- Asclepias albens
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